Exploring Civil Rights Foundations in the Roosevelt Era

The video discusses the Roosevelt era as a pivotal time for civil rights in the U.S., highlighting the groundwork laid for future advancements. It covers the NAACP's legal campaign against segregation and voting discrimination, key court cases that set precedents, and the impact on African-American voting rights. The era served as a bridge to the next generation of civil rights activists, opening up new opportunities for inclusion and representation.

What era is considered the starting point for civil rights history in the US?

• The Reagan era

• The Kennedy era

• The Roosevelt era

• The Lincoln era

What was a key focus of the government during the Roosevelt era regarding African Americans?

• Listening to their needs and rights

• Expanding military service opportunities

• Improving economic policies

• Enhancing sports inclusivity

Who led the legal campaign targeting segregation and discrimination in the 1930s?

• Malcolm X

• Rosa Parks

• Charles Houston

• Martin Luther King Jr.

What was closely aligned with the political openings created by the New Deal?

• The establishment of HBCUs

• The NAACP's legal campaign

• The creation of jazz music

• The civil rights marches

Which court case in 1938 was a key stepping stone to the Brown decision?

• The segregation at the University of Missouri law school case

• The Loving v. Virginia case

• The Shelby County v. Holder case

• The Plessy v. Ferguson case

What was the outcome of the white primary case in 1944?

• It focused on gender discrimination

• It ignored racial issues

• It overturned the white primary

• It upheld the white primary

What significant impact did the Roosevelt appointees have on civil rights?

• They overturned the white primary

• They introduced new economic policies

• They had no impact on civil rights

• They reduced civil rights advancements

What legal strategy began in the early 1930s targeting segregation?

• Boycotts and protests

• Legal campaign against segregation in education and voting

• Non-violent resistance

• Sit-ins and freedom rides

How did African American voter registration in South Carolina change by 1950?

• Increased from 3,500 to 50,000

• Decreased from 50,000 to 3,500

• Remained the same

• Increased from 1,000 to 10,000

What did the Roosevelt era serve as for the next generation of civil rights activists?

• An unrelated period

• A barrier

• A bridge

• A setback