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Civil Rights

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins

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Class
Date
1.
This 1972 poster depicts an organization originally formed to advocate —
a)
publicly funded health care for children
b)
better economic treatment of migrant workers
c)
a retirement system for farm laborers
d)
equal employment opportunities for women
2.
Most states allow citizens to vote in elections after presenting a voter-registration card. Some federal legislators attempted to pass a bill requiring another form of identification for voting. Some citizens who opposed this proposed bill solicited donations and hired someone to talk to members of Congress on their behalf. The hired representative met with the members of Congress and attempted to persuade them to vote against the bill.
a)
Protesting
b)
 Boycotting
c)
Lobbying
d)
Recalling
3.
In the late 1800s, the Supreme Court’s decision in Plessy v. Ferguson —
a)
established a legal remedy for victims of discrimination
b)
created a legal justification for segregation laws
c)
affirmed the legality of federal regulation of state elections
d)
recognized public protests as a legal form of civil disobedience
4.
Which action occurred as a result of the Supreme Court decision excerpted above?
a)
The requirement of equal access to school facilities for disabled students
b)
The expansion of science in school curricula
c)
The implementation of requirements for federal certification of private-school teachers
d)
The desegregation of public schools
5.
What role did Arkansas governor Orval Faubus play in the Little Rock Crisis?
a)
He vetoed legislation to establish a separate school system for whites and blacks
b)
He challenged the authority of the federal government to desegregate schools.
c)
He helped minimize race-related violence by establishing integrated advisory groups.
d)
He refused assistance from the federal government to improve minority graduation rates
6.
What was the main result of the events referred to in these headlines?
a)
The growth of insurance and welfare programs for elderly citizens
b)
The growth of radical political parties on the East Coast
c)
The expansion of political and economic opportunities for minority citizens
d)
The expansion of economic cooperation between northern and southern states
7.
The primary objective of the executive order excerpted here was to —
a)
establish a time line for eliminating segregated facilities in government buildings
b)
reduce the fines paid by corporations for discriminatory hiring practices
c)
promote fair employment practices in government agencies
d)
establish hiring quotas for female workers in private corporations
8.
What is a major result of the campaign described by Martin Luther King, Jr.?
a)
The national identity of the United States has become more inclusive
b)
The ideal of religious freedom is accepted throughout the United States.
c)
There is a larger gap in the standard of living between rich and poor citizens
d)
There are fewer citizens who support the practice of civil disobedience.
9.
During the Civil Rights movement, the Black Panther Party’s tactics differed from those of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., because the Black Panthers called for —
a)
the use of the court system to gain equality
b)
respecting government authority
c)
the use of armed resistance if necessary
d)
enduring injustice through religious faith
10.
The federal government responded to which issue by passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
a)
Unfair lending practices by banks
b)
Unequal representation in local legislatures
c)
Inadequate medical services in urban areas
d)
Discrimination by employers
11.
The passage of legislation to end these practices resulted in —
a)
an increase in political participation by minorities
b)
the adoption of electronic ballots in federal elections
c)
a reduced number of congressional districts
d)
the implementation of limits on lobbying
12.
The ruling in Miranda v. Arizona most affected the procedure in which step of this process?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
13.
How did Chavez accomplish the change referred to in this excerpt?
a)
By promoting military service as an opportunity for minority youths
b)
By filing legal cases to overturn segregation in public facilities
c)
By organizing an economic boycott to improve working conditions for migrant farmers
d)
By protesting fines imposed on employers for hiring illegal immigrants
14.
Who was most instrumental in the event described in this headline?
a)
Rosa Parks
b)
Ella Baker
c)
Thurgood Marshall
d)
Medgar Evers
15.
How did W. E. B. Du Bois combat prejudice like that described in the excerpt?
a)
He demanded the passage of women’s suffrage.
b)
He established an early civil rights group.
c)
He advocated making political compromises with segregationists.
d)
He sought court orders to protect the rights of voters.
16.
In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of his dream that the United States would read a time “….when all of God’s children, black men and white men,….will be able to join hands….”  The impact of this speech challenged America to – 
a)
unite all churches into one religious faith
b)
establish religious freedom for Americans
c)
replace racial segregation with an integrated society
d)
create a separate nation for African Americans within the United States
17.
Rosa Parks gained prominence in the Civil Rights movement through her actions against 
a)
limited city bus routes for African American riders
b)
higher fees charged to African American bus riders
c)
restrictions on the hiring of minority bus drivers
d)
segregated seating on buses
18.
….YOU express a great deal of anxiety over our willingness to break laws. This is certainly a legitimate concern. Since we so diligently urge people to obey the Supreme Court's decision of 1954 outlawing segregation in the public schools, it is rather strange and paradoxical to find us consciously breaking laws. One may well ask, "How can you advocate breaking some laws and obeying others?" The answer is found in the fact that there are two types of laws: there are just laws, and there are unjust laws. I would agree with St. Augustine that "An unjust law is no law at all."….— Martin Luther King, Jr., 1963 Letter from a Birmingham Jail

This except above impacted the Civil Rights Movement through encouraging – 
a)
individuals to take action through violent measures
b)
minorities to simply accept the “hand” that has been dealt to them
c)
local officials to contact their congressman and ask for help
d)
people to carry out resistance to injustice through civil disobedience
19.
How did the leadership of Thurgood Marshall contribute to American society?
a)
He set an example that encouraged wealthy individuals to engage in acts of philanthropy.
b)
He revived conservative political thought and questioned the unlimited expansion of federal power
c)
He led efforts to overturn unjust racist laws through peaceful litigation and later became the first African American on the U.S. Supreme Court
d)
He used his position as an influential Christian minister to oppose both racial segregation and Communism
20.
 Based on their leadership roles the following Governors Orval Faubus, Lester Maddox, and George Wallace would have supported which statement in the 1950s and 1960s?
a)
People should not be forced to mix with those of other races in public places, including schools and universities
b)
“Separate but equal” should be removed in public education or society
c)
The time has come for all African Americans to enjoy equal rights as American citizens
d)
The federal government should actively intervene in states when necessary to stop racial discrimination
21.
 What did the Supreme Court decision in 1954 demonstrate?
a)
         the refusal of the Supreme Court to deal with controversial issues continued
b)
the efforts of major political parties to increase equality failed
c)
a change in judicial philosophy encouraged by civil rights advocates
d)
          a recognition that democracy depends on the economic equality of all citizens
22.
The landmark case of “Sweatt v. Painter” was significant due to the Supreme Court’s ruling that-
a)
courts have a responsibility to appoint a lawyer to defend people who cannot afford to pay for one
b)
African Americans are guaranteed the right to vote in primary elections.
c)
segregated law schools could not be separately equal and permitted African Americans to attend with whites
d)
all segregation laws were illegal, as separate facilities were inherently unequal
23.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 exhibited decisive action by the President and Congress as the act
a)
guaranteed equal access to hotels, restaurants, and other public accommodations.
b)
established the first affirmative action programs
c)
ended the white primary as a discriminatory practice
d)
ended discrimination based on marital status in the purchase or rental of housing
24.
What is a major result of the Civil Rights movement?
a)
The national identity of the United States has become more inclusive
b)
          The ideal of religious freedom is accepted throughout the United States.
c)
There is a larger gap in the standard of living between rich and poor citizens
d)
There are fewer citizens who support the practice of civil disobedience
25.
How did the leadership and Presidential candidacy of Barry Goldwater affect American   society
a)
He set an example that encouraged wealthy individuals to engage in acts of philanthropy
b)
He revived conservative political thought and questioned the unlimited expansion of federal power
c)
He led efforts to overturn unjust racist laws through peaceful litigation.
d)
He used his position as an influential Christian minister to oppose both racial segregation and Communism
26.
“The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men.” -President Lyndon Baines Johnson, remarks in the Capitol Rotunda  -Aug. 6, 1965

The statement above was symbolic of which action supported by President Johnson?

a)
Declaring federal compensation was owed to Black people for past political and legal injustices 
b)
Urging Congress to pass and support civil rights legislation and signing it into law
c)
Proclaiming it was acceptable for universities to establish minority-based programs and housing arrangements
d)
Supported enforcement of voting restrictions that allowed discrimination based on race
27.
Which statement describes a long-term consequence of the Great Society?
a)
States were given increased freedom to regulate the personal lives of their citizens
b)
A large portion of the federal budget began to be spent on providing health care services for citizens
c)
The Republican and Democratic parties have supported the federal government’s active role in managing the economy
d)
States were made primarily responsible for coining their own money
28.
Which of the following would have been a primary goal of the American Indian Movement, United Farm   Workers, and the American GI Forum?
a)
Improving the economic downturn on the working class and soldiers in the military
b)
Bringing attention to the exploitation of race as a national political issue
c)
Requiring publicly funded health care for children enrolled in public school
d)
Lobbying members of Congress to support their pleas in repealing the 24th Amendment
29.
The name of which civil rights leader best completes the title of the graphic?
a)
Booker T. Washington
b)
Martin Luther King, Jr.
c)
Stokely Carmichael
d)
Malcolm X
30.
Cesar Chavez, Hector Garcia, and Betty Friedan were similar in that they all – 
a)
were members of the Black Panther Movement
b)
were leaders in the fight for civil rights and equal opportunity
c)
opposed to non-violent approach to obtaining civil rights.
d)
had as their main goal the achievement of greater opportunities for women
31.
Betty Friedan is best known for roles and action through her
a)
Betty Friedan is best known for roles and action through her
b)
surprise election to the Senate over Phyllis Schlafly and then leading opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment
c)
  criticism of traditional gender roles by creating an organization to promote feminist goals
d)
support for early childhood education and bilingualism for all children regardless of national origin
32.
Which of the following is an effect of the Chicano Mural Movement on American Society?
a)
It focused attention on embracing traditional American ideals and values
b)
Chicanos and Tejanos became greatly divided due to beliefs over freedom of speech
c)
Constitutional rights were greatly expanded for most Hispanics
d)
The Mural production became part of the effort of Hispanics to reinvigorate their cultural heritage
33.
This image above represents a change in the civil rights movement from 
a)
moting tactics of nonviolence to organized militancy resistance
b)
expanding a focus from solely civil rights to economic issues
c)
advocating for eliminating integration to resuming segregation
d)
opposition of federal income taxes to supporting a poll tax
34.
Supporters of affirmative action programs and Title IX would most likely agree with which statement? 
a)
Persistent wage gaps between college-educated and non-college-educated workers must be   addressed by federal legislation
b)
The government’s workforce should reflect the job skills and educational levels attained by the   general population
c)
Past discrimination has contributed to present-day economic disadvantages experienced by women   and minorities
d)
Existing legal protections for minorities and women in the workplace are adequate
35.
We believe that this racist government has robbed us and now we are demanding the overdue debt of forty acres and two mules. Forty acres and two mules was promised 100 years ago as restitution for slave labor and mass murder of black people. We will accept the payment as currency which will be distributed to our many communities. . . . The American racist has taken part in the slaughter of over 50 million black people; therefore, we feel that this is a modest demand that we make. — Black Panther Party, “Ten Point Program” (1966)

Based on this excerpt, one way in which the Black Panthers differed from earlier civil rights groups like the Southern Christen Leadership Conference was they
a)
mainly pursued their goals by filing lawsuits in federal courts with the help of the NAACP
b)
demanded African American control within communities to be liberated from white domination
c)
opposed the practice of racial segregation by Southern state governments by nonviolent protest
d)
insisted on ending practices that made it difficult for African Americans to be elected to Congress
36.
-  Delgado v. Bastrop ISD (1948)
-  
Hernandez v. Texas (1954)
- 
Mendez v. Westminister (1950)
- Edgewood ISD v. Kirby (1984)

What impact did these four court cases have on life in the U.S.?
a)
Required school districts to ensure percentage of students’ races was similar with teachers.
b)
Reinforced decisions that supported and addressed minority rights in the U.S
c)
Created Dream Act for immigrant students to pay in-state college tuition after graduating high                   school
d)
Mandated State government to move resources from wealthier areas to low-income areas
37.
The event referenced above became a turning point for the United States because-
a)
members of Congress voted for the President to declare war against racial injustice in the United States
b)
urban rioting occurred and led a commission finding the causes of unrest were due to lack of jobs           and poverty for African Americans
c)
Malcolm X became the voice of Non-violent protest for the Civil Rights movement and sought to carry on the legacy of other leaders that had become martyrs
d)
 federal legislation was immediately passed by Congress requiring cities to name a street after Martin Luther King, Jr. to demonstrate his significance in the Civil Rights movement
38.
“The freedom of association means that people can come together in organization to fight for solutions to the problems they confront in their communities. The great social justice changes in our country have happened when people came together, organized, and took direct action. It is this right that sustains and nurtures our democracy today.” Dolores Huerta, speech from receiving Medal of Presidential Freedom May 30, 2012

Dolores Huerta was awarded The Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States, as a result of her efforts for-
a)
organizing a group that fought for the rights of farmworkers, which eventually merged with a        group created by Cesar Chavez
b)
serving as the Leader for the Mexican American Youth Organization and La Raza Unida
c)
creating the League of United Latin American Citizens to aid Latinos in anti-discrimination
d)
being appointed as a National Leader of Students for a Democratic Society and a prominent free      speech movement activist
39.
  We worked for two centuries to climb this peak of prosperity. But we are only at the beginning of the road to the Great Society. Ahead now is a summit where freedom from the wants of the body can help fulfill the needs of the spirit. We built this Nation to serve its people. We want to grow and build and create, but we want progress to be the servant and not the master of man. -President Lyndon Baines Johnson, State of the Union Address     -January. 4, 1965
 
   
The primary objective of the Great Society programs excerpted here was to-
a)
stimulate oil production in the United States
b)
provide tax concessions to manufacturers
c)
reduce poverty in the nation
d)
increase the size of the armed forces
40.
A State’s interest in universal education, however highly we rank it, is not totally free from a balancing process when it impinges on other fundamental rights and interests, such as those specifically protected by the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment and the traditional interest of parents with respect to the religious upbringing of their children ….    -Chief Justice Warren E. Burger,   Wisconsin V. Yoder

How does the Supreme Court decision in Wisconsin v. Yoder continue to affect society?

a)
the Constitution forbids federal government involvement with religious issues based on the First Amendment prohibiting an established national religion
b)
Amish children have the right to a public education that is protected as a First Amendment right
c)
Based on religious beliefs, parents can make the decision for enrollment with their children in public schools beyond the 8th grade 
d)
State interests outweigh individual's interests and the free exercise of religion under the First Amendment
41.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated —
a)
barriers to voting for women
b)
literacy tests as prerequisites for voting
c)
proof of residency as a condition for voting
d)
age discrimination in state voting laws
42.
Jackie Robinson first rose to national prominence in the late 1940s when he —
a)
organized sit-ins to desegregate lunch counters
b)
enrolled in the racially segregated University of Mississippi
c)
helped bring an end to racial segregation in Major League Baseball
d)
participated in the Freedom Rides to desegregate interstate bus terminals
43.
Which of these best explains the change in money spent at the movies from 1946 to 1965?
a)
An increase in unemployment
b)
The popularity of television
c)
A decrease in urban population
d)
The resurgence of fundamentalism
44.
What is the best title for this cartoon?
a)
Causes and Effects of Economic Prosperity in the 1950s
b)
Strengths and Weaknesses of Government Economic Policy in the 1960s
c)
Reasons for Government Economic Planning in the 1970s
d)
Major Sources of Consumer Debt in the 1980s
45.
The introduction of vaccines to the United States helped —
a)
limit the risk in consuming imported produce
b)
improve the hygiene of medical procedures
c)
improve the quality of the water supply
d)
limit the spread of infectious diseases
46.
Why did the United States adopt the motto In God We Trust in 1956?
a)
To honor the financial and societal contributions of various religious organizations
b)
To distinguish the nation from countries that restricted religious practices
c)
To commemorate the social changes introduced by Christian leaders
d)
To encourage the growth of religious institutions throughout the country
47.
Which of these is an effect rock and roll had on society in the United States in the 1950s?
a)
It reminded people of prewar days
b)
It contributed to a cultural divide between generations
c)
It increased the fear of communist expansion
d)
It promoted values learned during times of economic hardship
48.
Which numbered pair of phrases best completes this diagram?
a)
(1) Increased urban decay; (2) Increased leisure time
b)
(1) Increased demand for housing; (2) Increased deforestation
c)
(1) Increased demand for automobiles; (2) Increased labor union membership
d)
(1) Increased immigration; (2) Increased racial tension
49.
This excerpt suggests that U.S. consumers were affected by —
a)
labor union disputes during the Great Depression
b)
continued supply shortages after World War II
c)
the adoption of worldwide tariffs after World War II
d)
the closure of textile plants during the Great Depression
50.
The Twenty-second Amendment was passed in response to which event?
a)
The election of Franklin D. Roosevelt to a fourth presidential term
b)
Herbert Hoover’s reelection defeat
c)
Bill Clinton’s impeachment trial
d)
The resignation of Richard Nixon after Watergate
51.
Which words correctly complete this excerpt?
a)
1: chicken pox, 2: antibiotics
b)
1: tuberculosis, 2: iron lung treatment
c)
1: polio, 2: vaccines
d)
1: whooping cough, 2: serum
52.
Which event is commonly associated with the type of music described in this excerpt?
a)
The March on Washington
b)
The Freedom Rides
c)
Woodstock
d)
The California grape boycott
53.
The trends in this list all occurred as a result of —
a)
an increase in immigration after World War II
b)
the creation of the Department of Housing and Urban Development
c)
reductions in peacetime defense spending
d)
economic prosperity following World War II