Shirley Chisholm: Crash Course Black American History #43

What significant political event involving Shirley Chisholm occurred in 1972?

• Stevie Wonder released his hit song "Superstition".

• Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman to seek a major party's presidential nomination.

• Bell bottoms and disco became popular fashion trends.

• The Anti-Vietnam War movement gained national prominence.

Which of the following groups saw a surge in their movements for equal rights in the 1970s?

• Black Americans

• Latino Americans

• Indigenous Americans

• All of the above

What economic changes characterized the United States during the 1970s?

• A period of economic boom and job growth.

• A decline in manufacturing and rising inflation.

• The rise of new technology industries and stable prices.

• Increased agricultural output and low unemployment.

What was a key outcome of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

• It granted women the right to vote.

• It ended the Vietnam War.

• It prohibited racial discrimination in voting.

• It led to a significant increase in agricultural production.

Where did Shirley Chisholm earn her Master's degree in Early Childhood Education?

• Harvard University

• Columbia University Teachers College

• New York University

• Howard University

What political office did Shirley Chisholm first win in 1964?

• U.S. Congress

• Mayor of Brooklyn

• New York State Representative

• City Council Member

Which committee was Shirley Chisholm initially assigned to in Congress?

• Committee on Education

• Committee on Agriculture

• Committee on Urban Development

• Committee on Veterans' Affairs

In what year did Shirley Chisholm announce her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President?

• 1968

• 1970

• 1972

• 1976