Civil Rights Movement and Key Figures

What are civil rights primarily concerned with?

• Rights to practice any religion

• Rights to travel freely

• Rights to own property

• Rights given by the government

What was a significant change that occurred as monarchies were replaced by elected governments?

• People could travel freely

• People gained the right to vote

• People were allowed to own land

• People could practice any religion

When were all women in the United States granted the right to vote?

• 1940s

• 1920s

• 1960s

• 1860s

Which act removed voting barriers for African Americans?

• Civil Rights Act

• Voting Rights Act

• Equal Rights Act

• Freedom of Speech Act

Who was known for advocating for women's educational and employment opportunities?

• Rosa Parks

• Eleanor Roosevelt

• Susan B. Anthony

• Mary McLeod Bethune

Which First Lady worked to improve the quality of life for children, women, and minorities?

• Hillary Clinton

• Jacqueline Kennedy

• Eleanor Roosevelt

• Michelle Obama

What was Jackie Robinson's significant contribution to sports?

• First African American in the NHL

• First African American in the NFL

• First African American in the NBA

• First African American in Major League Baseball

What action did Rosa Parks take that sparked the civil rights movement?

• She led a march in Washington

• She refused to give up her bus seat

• She delivered a famous speech

• She organized a sit-in at a restaurant

What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s approach to bringing about change?

• Through non-violent actions

• Through economic boycotts

• Through violent protests

• Through political campaigns

What was Cesar Chavez known for organizing?

• A union for farm workers

• A civil rights march

• A political party

• A community center