Great Society

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What was the primary focus of the Civil Rights Movement? Options: Environmental protection, Expansion of the military, Economic growth, Equal rights and fair treatment for African Americans

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Equal rights and fair treatment for African Americans

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What was a significant barrier to voting for people of color even after the 15th Amendment was ratified? Options: Absence of polling places, Poll taxes and literacy tests, Lack of interest in politics, Voter ID laws

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Poll taxes and literacy tests

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Which legislation aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in public places and employment in the 1960s? Options: The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, The Fair Housing Act of 1968, The Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Voting Rights Act of 1965

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964

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What was one significant outcome of the Voting Rights Act of 1965? Options: It abolished the 15th Amendment., It led to a decrease in African American voter registrations., It significantly increased African American voter registrations in the South., It established a federal voting system.

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It significantly increased African American voter registrations in the South.

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What significant change occurred in African American voter registration in the South from 1964 to 1968?

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It increased to over 60%.

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Which key figure is known for her dedication to registering black voters in the South despite facing violence?

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Fannie Lou Hamer

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Which act, passed in 1990, guaranteed equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities?

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)