WorksheetsUnit 11 Civil Rights and Growing Conservatism Exam
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 45mins
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 made segregation illegal in which of the following? (a)
One accomplishment of the (a) was to bring about a federal ban on segregation in all interstate travel facilities.
Elected first Mexican American mayor of El Paso in 1957, making him the first Mexican American leader of a major American city (a)
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)
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.
Which of the following is a civic responsibility of Texas citizens? (a)
Which of the following is a civic responsibility of Texas citizens? (a)
Oveta Culp Hobby
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Court case that created "Separate-but-equal" doctrine. (a)
What was the outcome of the Brown vs. Board of Education? (a)
What was the ruling of the U.S. Supreme court in the case of Smith v Allwright?
African Americans must be able to vote in a primary election
Separate but equal is legal
Literacy tests are illegal in general elections
Segregation is illegal
After being denied entrance into The University of Texas Law school, Heman Sweatt filed a law suit. What was the result?
Sweatt could not be denied admission to law school based on race
Separate but equal applies to law colleges also
Sweatt attended an African American Law School
Forced integration is illegal and unconstitutional
NAACP and CORE used nonviolent protests to fight segregation. Which of the following are examples of nonviolent protests? Click all that apply.
Boycotts
Sit-Ins
Riots
Destroying property
I was a civil rights leader from Marshall, TX. I founded the Congress on Racial Equality (CORE). Who am I? (a)
Who was the first African American female elected to the Texas State Senate in 1966? (a)
Click all of the following that are TRUE about the period known as the Cold War.
U.S. and Russia DID NOT directly fight military battles against each other
Both the U.S. and Russia had nuclear weapons
The CIA and KGB eventually became good friends
The Russians were our allies in Viet Nam and Afghanistan
The Cold War was characterized by which of the following? CLICK ALL THAT APPLY.
Issue of the spread of communism
Buildup and stockpile of nuclear weapons
Struggle for influence in other countries
Direct military battles between Russia and the U.S.
The lives of some citizens were ruined during the fear and pursuit of communists. One Texan who was blacklisted and fought back was (a) .
Lunch counter sit-ins and the actions of freedom riders are examples of
steps taken in support of the American with Disabilities Act
Programs dealing with affirmative action
violent acts by the Black Panthers
Non-violent attempts to oppose segregation
Based on information in the excerpt above, how did the Vietnam War affect the economy of Texas?
Families moved to Texas to work on military bases
Women went to work in defense factories in Texas.
Military bases in Texas were closed to save money
Jobs were created in Texas to support the military.
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
According to the author, how has the evangelical movement influenced political leadership in the last several decades?
Evangelical political leaders have lost the influence they have had in the decades prior to the 1970s.
Evangelical political leaders introduced religious values for the first time associated with the founding of the nation.
Evangelical political leaders have incorporated their faith into the way they lead.
Evangelical political leaders believe religious convictions should be separated from political decisions.
Describe the outcome of the Plessy versus Ferguson Supreme Court Case?
Describe the outcome of the Brown versus Board of Education Supreme Court case?
Explain the three methods of protest commonly used in the civil rights movement?
Evaluate the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
Interpret why the Cold War began and what were the two main countries?
