SS8A Unit 5 Exam Review

Fill in the blank: Laws may reflect majority opinion but courts protect ______ rights like free speech and peaceful protest; rule of law limits arbitrary change.

• minority

• majority

• economic

• religious

Fill in the blank: Women’s rights show both progress and ongoing ______; Civil Rights Movement brought major legal and social change; some rights (e.g., gun ownership) remain continuous. (Historical Movements: Change, Continuity, Both)

• inequality

• unity

• prosperity

• decline

Fill in the blank: Movements challenge unfair laws via protests, lawsuits, advocacy; change is achieved through organized ______ and social efforts. (Role of Popular Movements)

• legal

• musical

• culinary

• athletic

Fill in the blank: Modern social movements adapt past strategies, combining protests, legal action, and public awareness to continue ______ rights work. (Connection Between Past and Present Movements)

• civil

• economic

• technological

• environmental

Fill in the blank: Expanded legal strategies from racial discrimination fight to gender and disability rights; ______ rights laws passed. (Civil Rights Movement’s Impact on Equality)

• voting

• property

• immigration

• tax

Fill in the blank: Laws like Voting Rights Act (1965) and Civil Rights Act (1964) removed barriers and expanded protections in education, workplace, ______ spaces. (Influence of Civil Rights Laws Today)

• public

• private

• virtual

• domestic

Fill in the blank: Martin Luther King Jr. advocated ______ protest leading to public support and landmark civil rights legislation. (Martin Luther King Jr.’s Role)

• nonviolent

• violent

• passive

• armed

Fill in the blank: Leaders used a mix of nonviolent protests, legal lobbying, and demonstrations; strategies varied but aimed at ______ change. (Diversity of Civil Rights Leaders and Groups)

• systemic

• temporary

• personal

• random

Fill in the blank: Historical significance of civil rights leaders/groups is assessed by their _______ and impact on civil rights progress.

• contributions

• appearances

• locations

• popularity

Which of the following is the best way to measure the effectiveness of social movements?

• By the number of speeches given

• By concrete changes, such as new programs created and increased access to services

• By the number of protests held

• By the amount of media coverage