WorksheetsUnit 11 Civil Rights
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The first Hispanic appointed to a state office in TX as a judge.
a)
Hector Garcia
b)
Raymond Telles
c)
Raul Gonzales Jr.
d)
James Baker III
2.
The first African American from a southern state to serve in U.S. Congress and TX State Senate
a)
Lulu Bealle Madison
b)
James Farmer
c)
Oveta Culp Hobby
d)
Barbara Jordan
3.
Serving on a jury, voting, lobbying for a specific cause, running for office
a)
Civil Rights
b)
Democrat
c)
Civic Responsibilities
d)
Republican
4.
Texans may alter or abolish the government as long as the government stays a __
a)
Representative democracy
b)
Republican Government
c)
Democratic Government
d)
Desegregated Government
5.
The organization started by Hector Garcia to help veterans get health care and education.
a)
CORE
b)
WAC
c)
American G.I Forum
d)
NAACP
6.
When did Texas elect is first Republican governor since Reconstruction and who was it?
a)
1950s - Pappy O'Daniel
b)
1960s - Bill Clements
c)
1970s - Bill Clements
d)
1980s - Pappy O'Daniel
7.
Who was elected first Mexican American mayor of El Paso and Nixon's ambassador to Costa Rica
a)
Raymond Telles
b)
Raul Gonzalez
c)
Hector Garcia
d)
James Farmer
8.
The movement that influenced political leaders to make decisions based on their faith.
a)
Christian Coalition
b)
Evangelical Movement
c)
Faith Builders
d)
Republican Movement
9.
This Texan served as Chief of Staff in both the Reagan and Bush administrations.
a)
Hector Garcia
b)
James Farmer Jr.
c)
Martin Luther King Jr.
d)
James Baker III
10.
Which Texan native formed the Committee of Racial Equality, promoting non-violent protests?
a)
James Baker III
b)
Martin Luther King Jr.
c)
James Farmer Jr.
d)
Hector Garcia
11.
She formed the Women's Army Corps during WWII and was the 2nd woman to hold a cabinet post.
a)
Clara Barton
b)
Lulu White
c)
Oveta Culp Hobby
d)
Barbara Jorden
12.
Freedom of worship, speech, press, assembly, etc.
a)
Natural Born rights
b)
Civic Responsibilities
c)
Civil Rights
d)
Civil disobedience
13.
This freedom is important because people need to stay informed to make valid decisions.
a)
Freedom to Assembly
b)
Freedom Speech
c)
Freedom of Press
d)
Freedom of Worship
14.
He founded the American G.I. Forum which led to expanded rights for Mexican Americans.
a)
Hector Garcia
b)
George Lopez
c)
Raymond Telles
d)
Raul Gonzales Jr.
15.
People had to pay $1.75 to vote. This caused many poor people to be turned away from voting.
a)
Driver Tax
b)
Poll Tax
c)
Voters Tax
d)
Breathing Tax
16.
If I am called to serve on a jury, I can get out of it for any reason.
a)
True, its voluntary
b)
False, its mandatory
17.
This president was known for his charm and power of persuasion even against opposition.
a)
Tom Hanks
b)
George H.W Bush
c)
Dwight Eisenhower
d)
Lyndon B. Johnson
18.
This war helped the economy of Texas because more jobs were created to support the military.
a)
Vietnam War
b)
Gulf War
c)
World War I
d)
World War II
19.
Which choice is both a civil right and a civic responsibility?
a)
Driving at the 18 yrs.
b)
Voting
c)
Jury Duty
d)
Obeying the laws
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