12A Bus / Financial Lit MegaQuiz Discrim

What happened in 1964 as it relates to Civil Rights?

• A) The Voting Rights Act was passed, guaranteeing the right to vote for all citizens.
• B) The Brown v. Board of Education decision was issued, ending racial segregation in schools.
• C) The Montgomery Bus Boycott began, sparking the modern civil rights movement.
• D) The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

There are several obstacles in the race... which include...

• All of the Above
• Discrimination
• Poor Schooling
• Underemployment
• School to Prison Pipeline

What is White Privilege ?

• A) White privilege refers to a specific set of legal advantages given to individuals solely based on their racial identity.
• B) White privilege acknowledges the societal advantages that white individuals often experience due to historical and systemic factors.
• C) White privilege implies that all white individuals are inherently wealthy and successful.
• D) White privilege emphasizes the idea that white individuals are immune to hardships and challenges in life.

Why is net worth a better indication of someone’s financial wealth than simply adding up the value of all of their assets?

• A) Net worth accounts for liabilities, providing a more accurate representation of an individual's financial health.
• B) Net worth considers both assets and debts, offering a comprehensive view of financial standing.
• C) Net worth considers the overall financial picture by subtracting liabilities from assets.
• D) Net worth reflects the liquidity of assets, giving a better understanding of available funds.

What do you think it means to have a negative net worth?

• A) It indicates that an individual has more liabilities than assets, suggesting financial indebtedness.
• B) It signifies a high level of liquidity, with assets easily convertible to cover liabilities.
• C) It implies a strong financial position, as liabilities are subtracted from assets.
• D) It means having a surplus of assets with no outstanding debts.

Sharecropping and Tenant Farming is

• A policy that gave Freed Slaves who helped the North during the war 40 acres and a mule

• Allowing Freed Slaves the ability to work land without having to buy it or pay for their supplies to help them get ahead after Slavery ended

• A system of farming that left freed slaves and poor whites in debt to wealthy landowners and tied to the land

• A system from the Freedmen's Bureau to allow economically disadvantaged people in the south the opportunity to own land

What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

• Civil Rights Movement

• Plessy v Ferguson

• The Renaissance Movement

• Civil Liberties Movement

What was the primary goal of the Reconstruction Era following the American Civil War?

• To punish the Southern states for their role in the Civil War

• To rebuild the Southern economy and integrate freed slaves into society

• To establish military dominance over the defeated Confederate states

• To annex new territories into the United States

Which landmark U.S. Supreme Court case declared 'separate but equal' facilities constitutional?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Marbury v. Madison

How does systemic racism manifest in modern society?

• Through equal opportunities in education and employment

• By promoting cultural diversity and inclusion

• Through disparities in criminal justice, housing, and healthcare

• By enforcing strict anti-discrimination laws