Civil Rights and Conservatism Quiz

What was Dr. Hector Garcia known for in his medical practice?

• High-cost treatments

• Low- and no-cost treatments

• Cosmetic surgery

• Pediatric care

What was the main focus of the American GI Forum when it was founded?

• Environmental issues

• Educational and medical benefits for veterans

• Economic policies

• Technological advancements

Who was a civil rights activist and leader in the Civil Rights Movement known for nonviolent protest?

• Barbara Jordan

• Lyndon Johnson

• James Farmer

• Henry B. Gonzalez

What was the primary goal of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)?

• Promote economic growth

• End racial segregation

• Develop new technologies

• Support military veterans

Who was known as "one of the Big Four civil rights leaders" in the 1960s?

• Dr. Hector Garcia

• Lyndon Johnson

• James Farmer

• Henry B. Gonzalez

What was the initial reaction to the violence against African Americans in Springfield, Illinois in 1908?

• Formation of the NAACP

• Establishment of new laws

• Increase in racial tensions

• Decrease in civil rights movements

What was one of the main reasons Germans immigrated to Texas in the 1840s?

• Lack of land in Germany

• Texas was giving away vast amounts of land to settlers

• High taxes in Germany

• Better educational opportunities

What significant law regarding education was passed in Texas in 1915?

• A law requiring school uniforms

• A law requiring school attendance

• A law banning private schools

• A law reducing school hours

What was one of the major acts sponsored by Phil Gramm in Congress?

• Financial deregulation

• Healthcare reform

• Environmental protection

• Education reform

What was the outcome of the two-party system in Texas post-Civil War Reconstruction?

• Dominated by the Democratic Party

• Dominated by the Republican Party

• Equal power between both parties

• No dominant party