Jesse Jackson: Crash Course Black American History #44

What was the primary goal of Operation PUSH when it was founded in 1971?

• To advance technological innovation

• To support women's rights

• To improve economic conditions for black Americans

• To promote environmental conservation

Which significant legislative act was passed in 1964 as part of the civil rights movement?

• The Social Security Act

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Fair Housing Act

• The Voting Rights Act

What was one of the main criticisms of President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society?

• It was too focused on urban development

• It did not include healthcare reforms

• It failed to address racial inequality effectively

• It focused too much on military spending

Where did Jesse Jackson begin his involvement in political organizing and social activism?

• In high school

• While working in a factory

• During his time in the military

• In college

What was the purpose of Operation Breadbasket, which Jesse Jackson directed?

• To provide free meals to the homeless

• To organize boycotts against companies not hiring black employees

• To promote agricultural development

• To support women's employment

What was a key feature of Operation PUSH's agenda?

• Annual sports events

• Monthly charity galas

• Weekly Saturday morning rallies

• Daily community workshops

What was one of the challenges faced by Operation PUSH?

• Lack of public interest

• Internal conflicts

• Financial struggles

• Opposition from the government

What was the National Rainbow Coalition's stance against President Ronald Reagan's economic policies?

• They had no official stance

• They opposed Reaganomics

• They were neutral

• They supported Reaganomics

What was the result of the merger between the National Rainbow Coalition and Operation PUSH?

• The formation of a new political party

• The dissolution of both organizations

• The establishment of a new educational institution

• The creation of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition

What is the ongoing mission of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition?

• To provide healthcare services

• To promote civil rights and economic opportunities

• To focus solely on environmental issues

• To support only black communities