Unit 11 Civil Rights and Conservatism Review Questions

Describe what happened politically during LBJ's time as president

Answer explanation

Answer should focus on the political things that LBJ did as president such: Civil Rights of 1964, Voting Rights Act of 1965, Great Society programs

Why was Barbara Jordan significant?

Answer explanation

First African American woman to be elected to the Texas state legislature and U.S. Congress.

How did Hector Garcia impact the lives of Mexican Americans in Texas?

Answer explanation

Created the G.I. Forum for Mexican Americans. Fought for civil rights, wanted to end segregation and discrimination towards Hispanic Americans

How did James Farmer impact the lives of African Americans in Texas?

Answer explanation

Founder of CORE (Congress of Racial Equality) Civil rights activist, fought to end segregation in U.S. planned the Freedom Rides

Why was Oveta Culp Hobby significant?

Answer explanation

Oveta Culp Hobby was the first Secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, the first commanding officer of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC),

Explain the significance of CORE

Answer explanation

CORE became the first protest organization in the United States founded on the concept of civil disobedience and non- violence.

Why was NASA created?

Answer explanation

To protest segregation on buses in the South, CORE organized the “Freedom Rides.” These non-violent protests played  a  part  in  making  people  aware  of  segregation  in  interstate transportation.

What is OPEC?

Answer explanation

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. Group of countries from Africa and the Middle East that export petroleum to other countries in need of it

How did OPEC's oil embargo in the 1970's impact Texas?

Answer explanation

Cause Texas oil companies to sell oil at a higher price. Oil shortages were common. Price were high

What are petrochemicals? How have they impacted Texas economically?

Answer explanation

Products made from oil or natural gas. Different industries would grow as the demand for petrochemicals increased. Texas had large deposits of petroleum, which would allow the petrochemical industry to grow.