U.S. History and Civil Rights Worksheet

Which goal was the original mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens?

• Support the rights of Spanish-speaking people

• Argue for new laws that improve factory conditions

• Campaign for the elimination of immigration quotas

• Improve relations with nations of Central and South America

Why did the U.S. Postal Service honor the individual shown above?

• She was the first woman to sing a leading role with the Metropolitan Opera and served as a U.S. Goodwill Ambassador to nations across the world.

• A journalist, business leader, and public servant, she formed and led the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) during the Second World War. She was appointed the first secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare — the second woman to hold a cabinet post.

• She was a forerunner in the newly emerging field of photojournalism and was the first female to be hired as such. She was the first photographer for Fortune magazine and the first Western photographer allowed into the Soviet Union.

• At the age of fifty-two, she devoted her life to encouraging young girls. She founded the Girl Scouts and established a national headquarters in Washington. At her death, there were troops in every state.

Which civil rights leader and native Texan formed the Committee of Racial Equality (CORE) and worked to bring an end to racial segregation in the United States through nonviolent actions like the Freedom Rides?

• Hector P. Garcia

• Medgar Evers

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• James Farmer, Jr.

Which of the following is a right protected by the Texas Constitution?

• Equality for men and women

• Public access to the state capitol at all times

• Freedom to drive at the age of eighteen

• Guaranteed admission into a public university

According to Section 2 of the Texas Bill of Rights, Texans may alter the government so long as —

• the people maintain their authority over government

• the people benefit from the actions of government

• the government stays a representative democracy

• the government preserves the rights of the people of Texas

Which of the following is a civic responsibility of Texas citizens?

• Buying a car

• Taking a vacation

• Voting for public officials

• Participating in a protest march

Which of the following is a civic responsibility of Texas citizens?

• To serve on a jury

• To enlist in the military

• To obtain a driver's license

• To shop at local businesses

According to the excerpt above, Republican leaders and educational groups in Texas have differing views about —

• spending for education in Texas

• creating new educational standards

• giving pay raises to teachers in Texas

• raising the cost of college tuition in Texas

Why is freedom of the press essential to an effective democratic government in Texas?

• A free press employs a large segment of the population.

• A free press is a critical tool to distribute commercial advertising.

• A free press contributes to diplomacy between Texas and other states.

• A free press monitors government actions for corruption and mismanagement.

How did the Texas Constitution’s guarantee of freedom of the press contribute to advancing the Civil Rights Movement in Texas?

• It allowed civil rights leaders a place to publish opinion polls.

• It provided advertising for struggling civil rights organizations.

• It helped to create job opportunities for minorities at news stations.

• It informed the public about issues and events related to the movement.