20th Century Changes and Civil Rights in New Mexico

What significant changes did New Mexico experience in the 20th century?

• Increased car ownership

• Growth of cities

• Development of high-tech industries

• All of the above

Which modern conveniences became available in New Mexico during the 20th century?

• Electricity

• Indoor plumbing

• Telephones

• All of the above

What did increased car ownership in New Mexico lead to?

• Travel on paved roads

• More traffic accidents

• Decreased public transport

• Higher fuel prices

Which communities faced discrimination in New Mexico?

• Black

• Hispanic

• Native American

• All of the above

What did segregation laws do in public places?

• Separated races

• United communities

• Improved facilities

• Reduced discrimination

Who emerged as a civil rights leader in the 1950s?

• Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.

• Rosa Parks

• Malcolm X

• Harriet Tubman

What did the 1964 Civil Rights Act do?

• Prohibited discrimination

• Allowed segregation

• Increased taxes

• Reduced voting rights

What was the impact of the 1968 Fair Housing Act?

• Stopped housing discrimination

• Increased housing prices

• Reduced housing availability

• Encouraged segregation

Who organized the United Farm Workers Union (UFW)?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta

• Rosa Parks

• Malcolm X

What method did the UFW use to improve conditions for farm workers?

• Violent protests

• Legal battles

• Nonviolent methods like boycotts

• Strikes only