Civil Rights and Social Justice Issues

The video discusses various civil rights, emphasizing the right to vote as crucial for achieving other rights. Martin Luther King Jr.'s efforts focused on voting rights, eliminating discriminatory practices like poll taxes and white primaries. The video also covers the fight for educational and economic equality, highlighting the Brown v. Board of Education case. Women's rights, including equal pay and job opportunities, are discussed, along with the rights of disabled individuals and the LGBTQ+ community. The unit primarily focuses on African-American civil rights, with additional resources on other groups.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a civil right in the introduction?

• The right to equal wages

• The right to own property

• The right to a good education

• The right to vote

What was Martin Luther King's primary focus in his civil rights efforts?

• The right to a good education

• The right to vote

• The right to equal wages

• The right to free speech

Why did Martin Luther King want to combine the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act?

• To simplify the legal process

• To emphasize the importance of voting

• To reduce government spending

• To focus on education reform

What were some of the barriers African-Americans faced in voting?

• Age restrictions

• Literacy tests

• Poll taxes

• Language tests

What landmark case helped stop the 'separate-but-equal' doctrine in education?

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Plessy v. Ferguson

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

When did women in the United States gain the right to vote?

• 1980

• 1920

• 1945

• 1965

What is one of the ongoing issues women face in the workplace?

• Lack of job opportunities

• Unequal pay

• Limited access to education

• Inability to vote

What challenges do people with disabilities face in employment?

• Higher taxes

• Lower pay

• Limited job training

• Fewer vacation days

What is a common issue faced by the LGBTQ+ community in housing?

• Higher rent prices

• Inability to rent apartments

• Discrimination in mortgage rates

• Limited housing options

What will the unit primarily focus on for the AP test?

• LGBTQ+ rights

• African-American civil rights

• Disability rights

• Women's rights