MMQ Civil Rights Quiz

Which president signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law?

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This Amendment ended slavery.

• 13th

• 14th

• 15th

• 101st

Which of these is the best definiton of discrimination?

• The removal of laws that separate people into different public facilities, neighborhoods, schools, or organizations based on race

• Bringing groups with different characteristics together in social groups or institutions.

• The forced separation of different racial groups into separate public facilities, neighborhoods, schools, or organizations.

• The unjust or harmful treatment of different groups of people, especially on the grounds of race.

Which of the following is the best definition for an activist?

• A person who takes action to show the public they disagree.

• A person who works towards social or political change.

• A public meeting or march protesting against something or expressing views on an issue.

• the use of peaceful means, not force, to bring about political or social change

Which of the following is the best definition of a boycott?

• to refuse to participate or interact with an organization as a protest.

• a group of people working together towards a cause.

• A violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd.

• A form of protest in which demonstrators occupy a place, refusing to leave until their demands are met.

Peacefully speaking out against a problem usually by marching or boycotting or other peaceful means is called--

• Freedom Rides

• Freedom of Speech

• Non-violent protests

• Sit-ins

Which of the following is the best definition for unconstitutional?

• A part of the law that allowed racial segregation

• Not in agreement with the U.S. Constitution

• The enforced separation of different racial groups into separate public facilities, neighborhoods, schools, or organizations.

• the unjust or harmful treatment of different groups of people, especially on the grounds of race.