12. Civil Rights & Conservatism

What was the significance of the year 1966 in the context of civil rights?

• African Americans could attend graduate schools.

• Segregation was outlawed in public schools.

• Joe Lockridge and Curtis Graves were elected to the Texas legislature.

• Barbara Jordan was elected to the state senate.

What was outlawed for Hispanic students?

• High quality schools

• Low quality schools

• Private schools

• Online schools

What type of education was offered to Hispanic students?

• Monolingual education

• Bilingual education

• Trilingual education

• Online education

What was the purpose of the G.I. Forum created by Hector P. Garcia?

• To support Hispanic students

• To support Hispanic veterans

• To support Hispanic farmers

• To support Hispanic artists

What does LULAC stand for?

• League of United Latin American Countries

• League of United Latin American Citizens

• League of United Latin American Communities

• League of United Latin American Cultures

What was offered to Hispanic students in addition to outlawing low quality schools?

• Free meals

• Bilingual education

• Free transportation

• Free textbooks

Who was Hector P. Garcia?

• A WWII veteran

• A famous artist

• A politician

• A scientist

What does the acronym LULAC represent?

• League of United Latin American Countries

• League of United Latin American Citizens

• League of United Latin American Communities

• League of United Latin American Cultures

What is the name of the Mexican-American veteran who established the G.I. Forum?

• Cesar Chavez

• Hector P. Garcia

• Dolores Huerta

• Henry B. Gonzalez

What was the main goal of the "freedom rides" supported by CORE?

• To end segregation of public places

• To promote voting rights

• To end employment discrimination

• To support educational equality