Civil Rights Movements in the 1960s

How were Latinos treated by mainstream U.S society?

• Many faced prejudice and discrimination in jobs, housing, etc.

• The lighter the skin the more like whites they were treated.

• They were often ignored because they weren't as militant as African-Americans

• Often deported when they were unable to furnish the proper documentation.

What did Cesar Chavez do to help Latinos?

• His election to the Senate ushered in a new era of political victory for Latinos.

• His success in California agriculture served as a model for others to become prosperous.

• He worked tirelessly to organize a migrant farm worker union.

• He gave them a voice on TV as a prominent Los Angeles news broadcaster.

What did Latinos do to enhance their political power?

• They began a series of successful TV ads that told their aspirations in life.

• They started a political party to further their agenda.

• They started large voting-registration drives in Hispanic neighborhoods.

• All of the above.

What did the American Indian Movement advocate?

• Demanded their land and resources back from those who took them.

• Large government programs to help Native Americans escape poverty.

• Native language education in their school systems.

• A more proportional representation in state legislatures.

Which of the following was not a success Native Americans attained during this time period?

• Indian Education Act

• Self-determination and Education Assistance Act

• Eliminated most reservation poverty

• Received 40 million acres and $962 million for lost property

Which of the following was not a type of discrimination women encountered at their jobs in the 1960s?

• Low pay

• Little demand for women workers

• Few promotions

• Allowed to work only certain "women's" jobs

How did women's experiences in civil rights and antiwar protests increase their awareness of sexism?

• They weren't allowed to participate so they started their own movement.

• They got tired of organizing everything and men getting the credit so they started their own movement.

• The men rarely listened to their ideas in meetings so they started their own movement.

• The experience of working in these groups gave them confidence so they started their own movement.

Which of the following was not a goal of NOW?

• The softening of US culture.

• Creation of child-care facilities.

• End gender discrimination in hiring practices.

• End job sex-segregation

What happened to the ERA?

• It was ratified as the 27th Amendment.

• It was replaced with RGI (Runs Given-up Per Inning).

• It was dismissed after massive protests by many women's groups.

• It ran into opposition and its time limit ran out before it was ratified.

Which of the following is not an example of the success of the women's movement in expanding opportunities for women?

• Roles were changed.

• Gender equity was achieved.

• Opportunities for women greatly increased.

• More women were elected to political office.