Civil Rights Movement

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What was one way the decision described in this passage affected the United States in the first half of the 20th century?

• Minorities were not allowed to attend schools with whites.

• Affirmative action programs were ruled unconstitutional.

• Poll taxes in federal elections were unconstitutional.

Which method for achieving civil rights is most associated with Martin Luther King, Jr.?

• Obtaining signatures to petition for a referendum.

• Using peaceful protests and acts of civil disobedience.

• Recalling officials in special elections.

During the Civil Rights movement, the Black Panther Party's tactics differed from those of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. because the Black Panthers called for--

• Enduring injustice through religious faith.

• Respecting govt authority

• The use of armed resistance if necessary

Which of the following was a direct result of the civil rights movement?

• An increase in respect for suburban housewives.

• Increased political participation by minority groups.

• Increased migration to rural areas.

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How did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 contribute to the changes show in this table?

• Helped reduce voter discrimination at polling sites.

• Contributed to increased involvement of lobbyists in political campaigns.

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This confrontation centered around--

• Disagreement over the uses of taxes to fund public education.

• The denial of 5th Amendment.

• Resistance by state government to follow the desegregation ruling of Brown v. Board of Education.

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What did the federal government do to address the social injustice shown in this photograph?

• Enforced the Wisconsin v. Yoder decision protecting First Amendment rights.

• Passed civil rights legislation banning segregation in public places.

• Issued an executive order prohibiting limits on interstate migration.

Which statement described how the GI Bill affected the United States during the 1950s?

• The financial regulations in the act protected the deposits to bank customers.

• Educational benefits included in the act helped military veterans to attend college.

How did the U.S. response to the launch of Sputnik I (space satellite) in 1957 by the Soviet Union?

• By increasing funding for math and science education to advanced in space

• By increasing health care benefits and pensions for the military.

Why did the U.S. get involved in the Korean War?

• Because they wanted to annex Korea into the U.S.

• To stop the spread of communism.

• I'm very proud of you.