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Unit 11 Civil Rights and Growing Conservatism Exam

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 made segregation illegal in which of the following? (a)  

Choose from the below words
houses
churches
private universities
public accomodations
2.

One accomplishment of the (a)   was to bring about a federal ban on segregation in all interstate travel facilities. 

Choose from the below words
Little Rock Nine
Freedom Riders
Black Panthers
Montgomery bus boycott
3.

Elected first Mexican American mayor of El Paso in 1957, making him the first Mexican American leader of a major American city (a)  

Choose from the below words
Lauro Cavazos
Henry B. Gonzalez
Raul A. Gonzalez, Jr.
Raymond Telles
4.

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? (a)  

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Olveta Culp Hobby
Kay Bailey Hutchinson
Barbara Jordon
Ann Richards
5.

Why is a free press important for Texas citizens?

a)

People need to be informed to make valid decisions.

b)

People should know what they can watch on television.

c)

Newspapers need to write stories that increase subscribers.

d)

Advertising brings in millions of dollars in revenue for newspapers.

6.

Which of the following is a civic responsibility of Texas citizens? (a)  

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Buying a car
Taking a vaction
Voting for public officials
Participating in a protest march
7.

Which of the following is a civic responsibility of Texas citizens? (a)  

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To serve on a jury
To enlist in the military
To obtain a driver's license
To shop at local businesses
8.

Oveta Culp Hobby

a)

She was the first woman to sing a leading role with the Metropolitan Opera and served as a U.S. Goodwill Ambassador to nations across the world.

b)

At the age of fifty-two, 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.

c)

She was a forerunner in the 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 into the Soviet Union.

d)

A journalist, business leader, and public servant, she formed and led the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) during the Second World War. She was appointed the first secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare — the second woman to hold a cabinet post.

9.

How do the actions of Hector Garcia characterize the age of Civil Rights and Conservatism?

a)

His founding of the American G.I. Forum led to expanded rights and liberties for Hispanic Americans.

b)

His long service as leader of the Republican Party in Texas led to an expansion of conservatism in government.

c)

His introduction of numerous education bills to Congress led to expanded educational opportunities for minorities.

d)

His actions as the U.S. Postmaster General led to greater diversity and recognition of ethnic groups and women on stamps.

10.
After the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, it was no longer legal to
a)
let African Americans ride the bus.
b)
deny someone of a job because of their race.
c)
fire someone for not doing their job.
d)
kick someone out of the military.
11.

Court case that created "Separate-but-equal" doctrine. (a)  

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Sweatt v. Painter
Brown v. Board of Education
Plessy v. Ferguson
Mendez v. Kirby ISD
12.

What was the outcome of the Brown vs. Board of Education? (a)  

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seating choice on a bus
no-seating choice on the bus
segregation of schools
desegregation of schools
13.
What is NOW?
a)
It fights for the rights of African Americans
b)
It fights for the rights of women
c)
It fights for the rights of children
d)
It fights for the rights of animals
14.

What was the ruling of the U.S. Supreme court in the case of Smith v Allwright?

a)

African Americans must be able to vote in a primary election

b)

Separate but equal is legal

c)

Literacy tests are illegal in general elections

d)

Segregation is illegal

15.

After being denied entrance into The University of Texas Law school, Heman Sweatt filed a law suit. What was the result?

a)

Sweatt could not be denied admission to law school based on race

b)

Separate but equal applies to law colleges also

c)

Sweatt attended an African American Law School

d)

Forced integration is illegal and unconstitutional

16.

NAACP and CORE used nonviolent protests to fight segregation. Which of the following are examples of nonviolent protests? Click all that apply.

a)

Boycotts

b)

Sit-Ins

c)

Riots

d)

Destroying property

17.

I was a civil rights leader from Marshall, TX. I founded the Congress on Racial Equality (CORE). Who am I? (a)  

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James L. Farmer, Jr.
Lulu Belle Madison White
Heman Sweatt
Y. A. Tittle
18.

Who was the first African American female elected to the Texas State Senate in 1966? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Barbara Jordan
Billary Clinton
Nancy Pelosi
Ann Richards
19.

Click all of the following that are TRUE about the period known as the Cold War.

a)

U.S. and Russia DID NOT directly fight military battles against each other

b)

Both the U.S. and Russia had nuclear weapons

c)

The CIA and KGB eventually became good friends

d)

The Russians were our allies in Viet Nam and Afghanistan

20.

The Cold War was characterized by which of the following? CLICK ALL THAT APPLY.

a)

Issue of the spread of communism

b)

Buildup and stockpile of nuclear weapons

c)

Struggle for influence in other countries

d)

Direct military battles between Russia and the U.S.

21.

The lives of some citizens were ruined during the fear and pursuit of communists. One Texan who was blacklisted and fought back was (a)   .

Choose from the below words
John Henry Faulk
Joseph McCarthy
Sam McCulloch
Moses Austin
22.

Lunch counter sit-ins and the actions of freedom riders are examples of

a)

steps taken in support of the American with Disabilities Act

b)

Programs dealing with affirmative action

c)

violent acts by the Black Panthers

d)

Non-violent attempts to oppose segregation

23.
This is a quote from Malala Yousafzai, a female activist from Pakistan. According to this quote, how are women treated in the Middle East?
a)
Women are given equal rights to men.
b)
Women are allowed to hold positions of power.
c)
Women are treated as inferior to men.
d)
Women are banned from society.
24.

Based on information in the excerpt above, how did the Vietnam War affect the economy of Texas?

a)

Families moved to Texas to work on military bases

b)

Women went to work in defense factories in Texas.

c)

Military bases in Texas were closed to save money

d)

Jobs were created in Texas to support the military.

25.

According to Section 2 of the Texas Bill of Rights, Texans may alter the government so long as —

a)

the government stays a representative democracy

b)

the people benefit from the actions of government

c)

the government preserves the rights of the people of Texas

d)

the people maintain their authority over government

26.

According to the author, how has the evangelical movement influenced political leadership in the last several decades?

a)

Evangelical political leaders have lost the influence they have had in the decades prior to the 1970s.

b)

Evangelical political leaders introduced religious values for the first time associated with the founding of the nation.

c)

Evangelical political leaders have incorporated their faith into the way they lead.

d)

Evangelical political leaders believe religious convictions should be separated from political decisions.

27.

Describe the outcome of the Plessy versus Ferguson Supreme Court Case?

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28.

Describe the outcome of the Brown versus Board of Education Supreme Court case?

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29.

Explain the three methods of protest commonly used in the civil rights movement?

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30.

Evaluate the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

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31.

Interpret why the Cold War began and what were the two main countries?

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