Chapter 8 Test Review

What led to tourism becoming a significant part of South Carolina’s economic growth? 

• The construction of the interstate highways

• The growth of factories

• The spread of paid family leave

• The desegregation of busess

What social group does the NAACP closely work with?

• African Americans

• Asian Americans

• White Americans

• Latinos

Which of the following was NOT an impact of the Interstate Highway Act on SC?

• It increased tourism to the state after WWII

• Diversified the Economy

• Encoraged migration out of the state

• Increased interest in preserving South Carolina’s history

What nonviolent strategy was introduced by the Friendship Nine in Rock Hill, South Carolina?

• Jail-ins

• Sit-ins

• Walkouts

• Long Marches

What was a result of the Orangeburg Massacre?

• It led to the acquittal of the police officers involved

• It led to the police officers being convicted

• It led to the victims being found innocent

• It led to a nationwide protest on Washington

Which of the following was NOT a Civil Rights Leader from South Carolina?

• Septima Clark

• Modjeska Simkins

• Rosa Parks

• Matthew J. Perry

What was the impact of the outcomes of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and Elmore v. Rice? 

• More African Americans were able to register to vote in elections

• More Asian Americans were able to register to vote in elections

• More Mexican Americans were able to register to vote in elections

• British people were able to register to vote in elections

What is the Savannah River power plant an example of? 

• Federal military spending being used to help grow South Carolina’s economy

• A private sector investment in renewable energy

• A public-private partnership to reduce pollution

• A state-funded initiative to reduce pollution

How did the invention of air-conditioning impact South Carolina?

• It encouraged summertime tourism to South Carolina

• It encouraged wintertime tourism to South Carolina

• It encouraged spring tourism to South Carolina

• It encouraged fall tourism to South Carolina

What legislation enabled WWII soldiers to accomplish their postwar plans?

• The GI Bill

• The New Deal

• The CCC

• The Debt Reduction Act