Black History: Shirley Chisholm's Legacy

What year did Shirley Chisholm seek the presidential nomination?

• 1968

• 1976

• 1972

• 1980

Which social movement was NOT mentioned as part of the 1970s activism?

• Black

• LGBTQ

• Women

• Environmental

What major act in 1965 significantly influenced political participation?

• Equal Pay Act

• Civil Rights Act

• Fair Housing Act

• Voting Rights Act

What was a major economic issue during the 1970s?

• Cryptocurrency emergence

• Tech boom

• Real estate bubble

• De-industrialization

What significant legislation in 1965 impacted black Americans' voting rights?

• The Fair Housing Act

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Voting Rights Act

Where did Shirley Chisholm receive her early education?

• New York

• Barbados

• Guyana

• Massachusetts

What educational achievement did Shirley Chisholm credit for her eloquence?

• Her early education in Barbados

• Her master's degree from Columbia University

• Her time at Brooklyn College

• Her doctoral studies

What committee was Shirley Chisholm initially assigned to in Congress?

• Agriculture

• Veterans Affairs

• Education

• Urban Development

Who was Shirley Chisholm's opponent known for segregationist views?

• Ronald Reagan

• James Farmer

• George Wallace

• Richard Nixon

What program is Shirley Chisholm credited with helping to develop?

• WIC

• Social Security

• Affordable Care Act

• Medicare