Unit 6 Post Test Review

Which statement best describes the Civil Rights Movement?

• It was a nonviolent movement that slowly allowed African Americans to achieve equality in social,

  economic, and political spheres.

• It was an unfocused movement that lacked African American leadership.

• It was a movement that provided swift reform and

  equality; however, it negatively affected white

  Americans’ equal status.

• It was a movement that focused solely on integrating schools, which garnered wide support by all

  white Americans.

How did the state of Georgia react to the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court Case?

• It embraced integration and made great strides towards equality.

• It resisted integration and brought back Confederate symbolism.

• It immediately integrated

  schools and was a model for the nation.

• It provided troops to help students like Brown go to neighborhood schools.

Both Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis can be described as...

• Atlanta mayors who helped bring economic prosperity and social justice to the city.

• Disciples of the Booker T. Washington strategy of “accomodationism.”

• Religious leaders who advocated a practice of devout prayer for the gift of equal rights.

• Civil Rights activists who practiced non-violence and civil

  disobedience in the fight for equality

What role did Lester Maddox play in the Civil Rights movement?

• He embraced leaders like Dr. King and encouraged non-violent protest

• He resisted the 1964 Civil Rights Act and fought against

  integration of public spaces.

• He advocated for students to attend integrated, neighborhood schools.

• He provided John Lewis with a platform to spread his view of equality.

Which of the following were positive changes that resulted from the work of Mayors Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young?

• growing airport

  and thriving business and

  tourism

• International Cotton Expositions

  and thriving business and tourism

• school segregation

  and growing airports.

• economic slumps

  and school

  segregation

All of the following are accomplishments of Jimmy Carter’s political career EXCEPT

• Successfully conducted peace talks between Egypt and Israel

• Improved education and justice reform as Georgia’s governor

• Lead a failed

  attempt to save Americans in the Iranian Hostage Crisis

• Continuously works with Habitat for Humanity and fights for global human rights

How did the 1996 Olympics impact the city of Atlanta?

• The event led to increased interest, tourism, and other economic activity in the city.

• It showed the city’s flaws and ultimately hurt the city’s image.

• It brought to light the deeply rooted racism of the city’s leadership at the time.

• It resulted in an increase in run-down neighborhoods and discouraged tourists

All of the following are benefits of participating in a global economy EXCEPT

• increase in exports and imports

• increase in tourism

• more businesses moved to Georgia

• increased taxes for Georgia’s citizens

What was the Albany Movement?

• Booker T Washington's organization

• A failed campaign by SNCC to desegregate Albany, GA

• A successful movement to found the city of Albany, GA

• An effort to resist desegregation in Albany, GA

What was the March on Washington?

• A protest by southerners against desegregation

• A protest by unions against the bad economy and job losses

• A successful national protest to call for a new Civil Rights Act

• An annual charity marathon in Washington DC