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WorksheetsCivil Rights CFA
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
How did the event in this headline impact the Civil Rights movement?
The focus of the movement shifted to the struggle of migrant workers.
The movement lost credibility with American public.
The focus of the movement shifted to protesting U.S. involvement in foreign war.
The movement lost an important national leader.
What was the goal of the protests depicted on this map?
To pressure congress to prohibit discrimination against disabled citizens
To demonstrate the economic impact of discriminatory practices on interstate transportation
To challenge the federal government to enforce Supreme Court ruling against discrimination in interstate transportation
To persuade states to abandon discriminatory voter registration procedures
How did W.E.B. Du Bois combat prejudice like that described in the excerpt?
He demanded the passage of women's suffrage.
He established an early civil rights group.
He advocated making political compromises with segregationists.
He sought court orders to protect the rights of voters.
What was the main result of the events referred to in these headlines?
The growth of insurance and welfare programs for elderly citizens
The growth of radical political parties on the East Coast
The expansion of political and economic opportunities for minority citizens
The expansion of economic cooperation between northern and southern states
Which organizations correctly completes this table?
Which organization's name correctly completes this table?
Nation of Islam
Black Panther Party
Congress of Racial Equality
NAACP
What role did Arkansas governor Orval Faubus play in the Little Rock Crisis?
He vetoed legislation to establish a separate school system for whites and blacks.
He challenged the authority of the federal government to desegregate schools.
he helped minimize race-related violence by establishing integrated advisory groups.
He refused assistance from the federal government to improve minority graduation rates.
Which of the following was a direct result of the Civil Rights movement?
An increase in respect for suburban housewives
Increased political participation by minority groups
The revitalization of inner cities
Increased migration to rural areas
Why did the Chicano migrant workers establish the United Farm Workers?
To exert influence on foreign policy
To obtain fair wages and improve labor conditions
To attain the right to vote in federal elections
To change citizenship requirements
How did Betty Friedan's book The Feminine Mystique affect the lives of everyday Americans?
By inspiring women in the 1960s to question their traditional social roles
By focusing attention on a widespread environmental problem
By advocating for passage of consumer safety laws during the 1970s
By bringing attention to racial discrimination in government hiring practice
