8SS Ch19-1 Part 2 Civil Rights Era Quiz

What was Malcolm X’s original stance on racial integration?

• He advocated for complete integration between races.

• He believed in racial separation for African Americans.

• He supported peaceful coexistence between races.

• He opposed all forms of protest.

What happened during the riots in Watts in 1965?

• 34 people were injured, and the neighborhood was damaged.

• 34 people died, and the neighborhood was destroyed.

• The city of Los Angeles was declared a disaster zone.

• The riots lasted for only one day.

What was the purpose of the National Organization for Women (NOW) when it was founded in 1966?

• To support the Equal Rights Amendment and improve women's rights

• To protest against segregation in schools

• To create political positions for women

• To promote equal pay for all workers

What was one of the main goals of the United Farm Workers (UFW) led by César Chávez?

• To secure voting rights for Hispanic Americans

• To advocate for better wages and working conditions for migrant workers

• To push for federal government representation for Hispanics

• To end segregation in public schools

What was the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968 intended to do?

• Provide better housing for Native Americans

• Protect the constitutional rights of all Native Americans

• Establish the right of Native Americans to vote in federal elections

• End poverty in Native American communities

What was a key action taken by the American Indian Movement (AIM) in 1973?

• They staged a peaceful protest at the White House.

• They seized Wounded Knee to draw attention to the conditions on Native American reservations.

• They formed an alliance with other minority groups.

• They lobbied Congress for land rights.

What was the main issue that Hispanic Americans faced in the 1960s?

• Segregation in schools and voting discrimination

• Discrimination in the workplace and poor wages for migrant workers

• Lack of access to public facilities

• The absence of higher education opportunities

What did the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) aim to accomplish?

• To guarantee equal rights for women in all aspects of life

• To ensure women’s right to vote

• To provide women with equal access to education

• To create new labor laws for women

Which law passed in 1972 outlawed discrimination against women in educational programs receiving federal funds?

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The Education Act of 1972

• The Indian Civil Rights Act

• The Educational Amendment Act

What did the federal government do to help people with disabilities in the 1960s and 1970s?

• They funded programs to promote disability awareness.

• They passed laws to remove barriers preventing access to public facilities and to create job opportunities.

• They introduced programs to integrate children with disabilities into regular schools.

• They established government-run rehabilitation centers.