Quiz on Diversity and Civil Rights in New Mexico

What term refers to a group that differs in race, religion, gender, or ethnic background from the main group?

• Diversity

• Segregation

• Minority

• Boycott

What is the legal separation of races called?

• Diversity

• Segregation

• Minority

• Boycott

Which groups struggled for civil rights in New Mexico, according to the text?

• Men and women of all ethnic backgrounds

• Black, Hispanic, and Native American citizens

• Only women of all minority groups

• Only Native American citizens

What did Hispanic New Mexicans continue their efforts to reclaim?

• Civil rights

• Water resources

• Lost land grants

• Jobs in growing cities

According to the text, what is one of the key ideas about the challenges faced by New Mexico's population?

• New industries and population growth have no impact on resources.

• New Mexico's water resources are abundant and not strained by population growth.

• New Mexico's water resources are strained by new industries and population growth.

• New Mexico's population growth is declining.

What does the U.S. Constitution guarantee for all Americans?

• Segregation in public places

• Equal treatment

• Jobs in growing cities

• The right to boycott

What was a common practice in many southern states regarding segregation laws?

• All races could use the same public facilities.

• Segregation laws did not affect public places.

• Segregation laws separated races in most public places.

• Segregation laws only applied to schools.

What law did the New Mexico legislature pass in 1925 regarding education?

• A law that allowed for segregated schools in New Mexico.

• A law that prohibited segregation in schools.

• A law that required all children to attend school.

• A law that provided funding for school construction.

What was the name of the first black teacher in Albuquerque Public Schools' history?

• Sammie Kent

• Haroldele Kent Spriggs

• Lauretta Loftus

• Elizabeth Eckford

Which act was a major victory for the Civil Rights Movement and declared segregation in public schools illegal?

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The Voting Rights Act of 1965

• Brown v. the Topeka Board of Education

• The Fair Housing Act of 1968