The Black Power Movement

What was a major criticism of the Civil Rights Movement by younger African Americans in the 1960s?

• It was too aggressive.

• It was too limited and slow.

• It focused too much on economic issues.

• It ignored Northern cities.

Which act aimed to end racial discrimination in housing in 1968?

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• Fair Housing Act

• Immigration Act of 1965

What was a result of the riots in Northern cities during the 1960s?

• Increased government funding

• Establishment of new schools

• Investigation by a special commission

• Decrease in urban poverty

What was a key factor behind the disturbances in Northern cities according to the special commission?

• Overcrowding

• Urban poverty

• Lack of education

• High crime rates

What did the 'Black Power' movement emphasize for African Americans?

• Assimilation into mainstream culture

• Economic and cultural independence

• Political neutrality

• Religious conversion

What did Malcolm X advocate for in response to white racism?

• Non-violent protest

• Black nationalism

• Integration

• Emigration

What did Malcolm X do in 1964 regarding the Nation of Islam?

• He became its leader

• He broke with the Nation of Islam

• He expanded its membership

• He wrote its manifesto

What did Carmichael do after being expelled from SNCC?

• He joined the NAACP

• He joined the Black Panthers

• He moved to Europe

• He started a new organization

What hairstyle was created as a result of the Black Power Movement?

• The Afro

• The Mohawk

• The Bob

• The Pixie

By the late 1960s, what was the United States described as?

• A more open, heterogeneous society

• A closed, homogeneous society

• A divided, isolated society

• A stagnant, unchanging society