Lesson 22: Civil Rights Movements That Change US

What was one of the key objectives of the "New Negro Movement" championed by the NAACP in the 1920s?

• Promoting isolationist foreign policies.

• Advocating for racial pride and economic independence.

• Establishing separate but equal facilities for all races.

• Supporting the film "Birth of a Nation."

What was a significant impact of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938?

• It allowed individual states to set their own labor laws without federal oversight.

• It established nationwide regulations for child labor, minimum wage, and overtime pay.

• It primarily focused on improving working conditions for agricultural workers.

• It led to a decrease in overall employment rates across the country.

What was the primary effect of President Truman's Executive Order 9981 of 1948?

• It established a new branch of the military for African American soldiers.

• It ordered the desegregation of public schools across the United States.

• It mandated equal treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services.

• It provided financial compensation to veterans of World War II.

What was the Supreme Court's ruling in the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education in 1954?

• It upheld the principle of "separate but equal" in public education.

• It declared racial segregation in public schools to be unconstitutional.

• It mandated the immediate integration of all public schools nationwide.

• It focused on ensuring equal funding for all educational institutions.

What significant American holiday was created as a result of climate activism?

• Independence Day

• Thanksgiving

• Earth Day

• Labor Day

What was the primary goal of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988?

• To establish new housing developments.

• To outlaw discrimination in the sale or rental of housing.

• To provide tax breaks for homeowners.

• To regulate housing prices.

What does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) primarily aim to achieve?

• Prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life.

• Regulate the construction of new public buildings.

• Limit employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

• Restrict the use of wheelchairs in public spaces.

What change did the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 bring regarding discrimination complaints?

• It limited the time period for filing complaints.

• It allowed individuals to file complaints at any time.

• It made all pay discrimination legal.

• It only applied to federal employees.