Civil Rights Leaders Review

Who founded the American GI Forum in Texas?

• James L. Farmer

• Lulu Belle Madison White

• Dr. Hector P. Garcia

• Barbara Jordan

What was the purpose of the Freedom Rides organized by James L. Farmer?

• To promote tourism in Texas

• To protest segregation in interstate travel

• To support Mexican American veterans

• To establish new schools

Which organization did Lulu Belle Madison White work with to fight against unfair laws?

• LULAC

• NAACP

• American GI Forum

• Women's Army Corps

Who was the first Black woman from Texas elected to the U.S. Congress?

• Oveta Culp Hobby

• Lulu Belle Madison White

• Barbara Jordan

• Dr. Hector P. Garcia

What role did Oveta Culp Hobby hold during World War II?

• Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare

• First commander of the Women's Army Corps

• Civil rights activist

• U.S. Congresswoman

Which president signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• James L. Farmer

• Dr. Hector P. Garcia

• Barbara Jordan

What is LULAC known for?

• Being the oldest Latino civil rights organization in the U.S.

• Organizing the Freedom Rides

• Founding the American GI Forum

• Electing the first Black woman to Congress

What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 achieve?

• Ended segregation in schools

• Protected voting rights for all citizens

• Established the Women's Army Corps

• Created the NAACP

Who helped ensure that the voices of all people were heard in government through powerful speeches?

• Oveta Culp Hobby

• Barbara Jordan

• Lulu Belle Madison White

• James L. Farmer

What was the main focus of LULAC's efforts?

• Promoting tourism

• Improving education and opportunities for Latino communities

• Organizing protests against the Vietnam War

• Establishing new trade routes