AP Government Social Movements

What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Movement?

• Ignore civil rights issues

• Maintain discrimination against African Americans

• Promote racial segregation

• End racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans

Who is considered one of the key figures in the Feminist Movement?

• Susan B. Anthony

• Malala Yousafzai

• Rosa Parks

• Gloria Steinem

Which group led the Indigenous Rights Movement in the United States?

• First Nations Alliance

• Indigenous Peoples Union

• American Indian Movement (AIM)

• Native American Coalition

When did the Gay Liberation Movement gain momentum?

• 1950s

• Mid 1980s

• Early 2000s

• Late 1960s and early 1970s

What was the significance of the American Indian Movement?

• Advocating for Asian American rights

• Promoting European colonization

• Advocating for Native American rights and sovereignty

• Supporting slavery

What is the purpose of Title IX?

• To allow for preferential treatment of one gender over another in educational settings

• To encourage unequal treatment based on sex in federally funded activities

• To promote gender-based discrimination in educational programs

• To prohibit sex-based discrimination in educational programs and activities receiving federal funding.

What was the main focus of the Equal Rights Amendment?

• Guaranteeing equal legal rights for all American citizens regardless of sex

• Ensuring equal pay for all workers

• Establishing a national healthcare system

• Promoting racial equality

When was the Voting Rights Act signed into law?

• September 11, 2001

• March 15, 44 BC

• July 4, 1776

• August 6, 1965

What were some key strategies used in the Civil Rights Movement?

• Nonviolent protests, civil disobedience, legal challenges, grassroots organizing, and media campaigns

• Passive resistance, political lobbying, international intervention

• Social media campaigns, diplomatic negotiations, economic boycotts

• Violent protests, military intervention, legal compliance

How did the Feminist Movement impact women's rights globally?

• The Feminist Movement caused a decline in women's rights globally

• The Feminist Movement only focused on men's rights globally

• The Feminist Movement had no impact on women's rights globally

• The Feminist Movement impacted women's rights globally by advocating for gender equality, challenging traditional gender roles, and empowering women.