Ethnic Studies: Student Protest Bay Area Quiz

Which ethnic groups are included in the ethnic studies courses required by the new California legislation?

• African American, Asian American, Latinx, and Native American

• African American, European American, Latinx, and Native American

• African American, Asian American, Latinx, and European American

• African American, Asian American, European American, and Native American

Who joined the Black Student Union at San Francisco State University and felt lucky to be part of it?

• Nesbit Crutchfield

• Michael Viray

• Jason Ferreira

• Martin Luther King Jr.

What term was used to refer to Asian Americans before they started calling themselves 'Asian Americans'?

• Orientals

• Asians

• Easterners

• Foreigners

What role did George Murray have in the Black Panther Party?

• Education Minister

• Finance Minister

• Health Minister

• Defense Minister

Why did the school leaders not accept George Murray's views?

• Because of his strong political views

• Because of his teaching methods

• Because of his personal life

• Because of his academic qualifications

What was the connection between the students' struggles at school and the U.S. military's actions in Vietnam?

• Both were seen as forms of oppression

• Both were seen as forms of celebration

• Both were seen as forms of education

• Both were seen as forms of entertainment

How did the school respond to the strikers' actions?

• Brought in police

• Held a meeting with the students

• Ignored the strikers

• Closed the school

What happened to Nesbit Crutchfield when he volunteered to leave the Black Student Union?

• He was beaten by the police and arrested

• He was praised by the police

• He was ignored by the police

• He was escorted home safely

What did S.I. Hayakawa become known for during the protests?

• Pulling wires from loudspeakers during protests

• Organizing peaceful rallies

• Supporting the strikers

• Increasing tuition fees

What were the consequences for many protesters who were arrested?

• They received scholarships.

• They were promoted.

• They lost their jobs or were blacklisted.

• They were given awards.