WorksheetsUnit Civil rights and Conservatism
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which Texan was the first African American from a southern state to serve in the U.S. Congress after her service in the Texas State Senate?
Olveta Culp Hobby
Kay Bailey Hutchinson
Barbara Jordon
Ann Richards
Which civil rights leader and native Texan formed the Committee of Racial Equality (CORE) and worked to bring an end to racial segregation in the United States through nonviolent actions like the Freedom Rides?
Medgar Evers
James Farmer, Jr.
Hector P. Garcia
Martin Luther King, Jr.
The post WW II struggle between the U.S. and the Soviet Union for power and influence; the struggle did not involve direct fighting between those two superpowers.
Cold War
Boycott
Libel
Integrate
The law that sought to end discrimination in the U.S. on the basis of race, religion, gender, or national origin was called the.....
Civil Rights Act of 1944
Civil Rights Act of 1954
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Civil RIghts Act of 1974
Which of the following is NOT true about Barbara Jordan?
First African American woman elected to Texas Senate
First Texas citizen to be elected the U.S. Supreme Court
First woman from southern state elected to U.S. Congress
1. In 1964 I supported the Civil Rights Bill and signed it through as President in addition to Voting Rights Act of 1965. Who am I?
Hector P Garcia
Oveta Culp Hobby
Jane McCallum
Lyndon Johnson
How do the actions of Hector Garcia characterize the age of Civil Rights and Conservatism?
His founding of the American G.I. Forum led to expanded rights and liberties for Hispanic Americans.
His long service as leader of the Republican Party in Texas led to an expansion of conservatism in government.
His introduction of numerous education bills to Congress led to expanded educational opportunities for minorities.
His actions as the U.S. Postmaster General led to greater diversity and recognition of ethnic groups and women on stamps.
During which decade did Texas elect it's first Republican governor since Reconstruction markingthe move to conservatism in the state?
1950
1960
1970
1980
According to the author, how has the evangelical movement influenced political leadership in the last several decades?
Evangelical political leaders have incorporated their faith into the way they lead.
Evangelical political leaders have lost the influence they have had in the decades prior to the 1970's.
Evangelical political leaders believe religious convictions should be separated from political decisions.
Evangelical political leaders introduced religious values for the first time associated with the founding of the nation.
Why did the U.S. Postal Service honor the individual shown below?
She was the first woman to sing a leading role with the Metrpolitan Opera and served as a Goodwill Ambassadorto nations across the world.
At the age of 25, she devoted her life to encouraging young girls. She founded the Girl Scouts and established a national headquarters in Washington. At her death, there were troops in every state.
She was a forerunnerinthe newly emerging field of photojournalism and was the first female to be hired as such. She was the first photographer for Fortune magazine and the first Western photographer allowed in the Soviet Union.
A journalist, business leader, and public servant, she formed and led the Women's Army Corps (WAC) during WWII. She was appointed first secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The second woman to hold a cabinet post.
Based on information in the excerpt below, how did the Vietnam War affect the economy of Texas?
Jobs were created in Texas to support the military.
Military bases in Texas were closed to save money.
Families moved to Texas to work on military bases.
Women went to work in defense factories in Texas.
Which civil rights leader and native Texan from Marshall formed the Commitee of Racial Equality (CORE) and worked to bring an end to racial segregation in the U.S. through nonviolent actions like Freedom Rides?
Martin Luther King Jr.
James Farmer Jr.
Medgar Evans
Hector P. Garcia
According to Section 2 of the Texas Bill of Rights, Texans may alter the government so long as--
the government stays a representative democracy
the people benefit from the actions of government
the government preserves the rights of the people of Texas
the people maintain their authority over government
Which of the following is a right protected by the Texas Constitution?
Equality for men and women
Freedom to drive at 18
Public access to the capitol at all times
Guaranteed admission into a public university
Which of the following is a civic responsibility of Texas citizens?
Buying a car
Taking a vaction
Voting for public officials
Participating in a protest march
Which of the following is a civic responsibility of Texas citizens?
To serve on a jury
To enlist in the military
To obtain a driver's license
To shop at local businesses
As discussed in our assignment Change in Politics, Republican leaders and educational groups in Texas
have differing views about —
spending for education in Texas
creating new educational standards
giving pay raises to teachers in Texas
raising the cost of college tuition in Texas
Why is a free press important for Texas citizens?
People need to be informed to make valid decisions.
People should know what they can watch on television.
Newspapers need to write stories that increase subscribers.
Advertising brings in millions of dollars in revenue for newspapers.
How did the Texas Constitution’s guarantee of freedom of the press contribute to advancing the Civil Rights Movement in Texas?
It allowed civil rights leaders a place to publish opinion polls.
It provided advertising for struggling civil rights organizations.
It helped to create job opportunities for minorities at news stations.
It informed the public about issues and events related to the movement.
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"When we held meetings in the the Dallas County Court House were fountains with signs that said "White" and "Colored" over them, and bathrooms were segregated. If you were black and you were traveling, you'd better pack a lunch, because you couldn't stop in a restaurant and order food. There were no hotels or motels in which you could stay."
The leader that supported legislation that changed circumstances for African Americans in Texas was -
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
Lyndon B. Johnson
George Bush
Which Texan served as Chief of Staff in both the Reagan and Bush administrations, as well as Secretary of State from 1989-1992?
James A. Baker, III
John B. Connally, Jr.
Henry Gonzalez
Ann Richards
Which Texan is noted for years of service as a judge in the state of Texas and was the first Hispanic appointed to statewide office in Texas?
James A. Baker, III
Raul A. Gonzalez, Jr.
Barbara Jordan
Raymond L. Telles
Elected first Mexican American mayor of El Paso in 1957, making him the first Mexican American leader of a major American city
Served as Ambassador to Costa Rica under John F. Kennedy
Served as chairman of the U.S.-Mexican Border Commission in 1967
Served as chairman of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for the United States in 1971
Which Texan leader is described by the information in the box above?
Lauro Cavazos
Henry B. Gonzalez
Raul A. Gonzalez, Jr.
Raymond Telles
