WorksheetsQuiz on Diversity and Civil Rights in New Mexico
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Worksheet time: 37mins
What term refers to a group that differs in race, religion, gender, or ethnic background from the main group?
Diversity
Segregation
Minority
Boycott
What is the legal separation of races called?
Diversity
Segregation
Minority
Boycott
Which groups struggled for civil rights in New Mexico, according to the text?
Men and women of all ethnic backgrounds
Black, Hispanic, and Native American citizens
Only women of all minority groups
Only Native American citizens
What did Hispanic New Mexicans continue their efforts to reclaim?
Civil rights
Water resources
Lost land grants
Jobs in growing cities
According to the text, what is one of the key ideas about the challenges faced by New Mexico's population?
New industries and population growth have no impact on resources.
New Mexico's water resources are abundant and not strained by population growth.
New Mexico's water resources are strained by new industries and population growth.
New Mexico's population growth is declining.
What does the U.S. Constitution guarantee for all Americans?
Segregation in public places
Equal treatment
Jobs in growing cities
The right to boycott
What was a common practice in many southern states regarding segregation laws?
All races could use the same public facilities.
Segregation laws did not affect public places.
Segregation laws separated races in most public places.
Segregation laws only applied to schools.
What law did the New Mexico legislature pass in 1925 regarding education?
A law that allowed for segregated schools in New Mexico.
A law that prohibited segregation in schools.
A law that required all children to attend school.
A law that provided funding for school construction.
What was the name of the first black teacher in Albuquerque Public Schools' history?
Sammie Kent
Haroldele Kent Spriggs
Lauretta Loftus
Elizabeth Eckford
Which act was a major victory for the Civil Rights Movement and declared segregation in public schools illegal?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
Brown v. the Topeka Board of Education
The Fair Housing Act of 1968
What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prioritize?
The integration of sports teams
The desegregation of public places
The hiring of black teachers in public schools
The provision of equal housing opportunities
What was the significance of the Fair Housing Act of 1968?
It allowed for the integration of sports teams.
It mandated equal educational resources for all.
It stopped discrimination in the sale or rental of property.
It provided funding for the construction of new schools.
What inspired other minority groups in New Mexico to fight for their rights?
The Movement Spreads
The Bracero Program
The Civil Rights Movement
The founding of the United Farm Workers
What was the main reason many Mexican migrant workers came to the United States as part of the Bracero Program?
To join labor unions
To escape poverty in Mexico
To learn English
To travel across the country
What was the UFW's most successful protest action?
Organizing a labor union
A nationwide boycott of grapes
Starting a new political party
Implementing nonviolent methods
What is a boycott?
A form of violent protest
A form of nonviolent protest where people refuse to buy from a business
A labor union action
A government sanction
Who organized the United Farm Workers Union (UFW) in 1962?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta
Spanish-speaking population of New Mexico
Migrant farm workers
According to the text, what was the main language used and taught in schools in New Mexico's past?
Spanish
English
Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Native American languages
What change has occurred in the last 40 years regarding the treatment of Hispanic students speaking Spanish at school?
They are still not allowed to speak Spanish.
They are encouraged to speak both English and Spanish.
They are punished more severely.
They are only allowed to speak Spanish during recess.
What were Hispanic students historically discouraged from doing?
Learning English
Participating in athletic teams
Learning about their culture or history
Attending school
What opportunities were Hispanic students often denied in the past?
Going to college or entering professional careers
Learning Spanish
Joining school clubs
Both A and C
By the 1960s, what did many Hispanics hope to reclaim?
Political power
Lost land grants
Economic stability
Cultural heritage
What was the name of the organization created by Reies López Tijerina?
La Raza Unida
La Alianza Federal de Mercedes
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán
United Farm Workers
What method did Tijerina and his followers initially use to address their cause?
Violent protests
Legal action
Nonviolent methods and marches
Armed confrontation
In what year did Tijerina and his followers invade the Carson National Forest?
1965
1966
1967
1968
What was the outcome of Tijerina's invasion of the Carson National Forest?
He was immediately successful.
He was arrested and the movement became more violent.
He gained legal ownership of the land.
The government granted the land back to the original owners.
What happened in 1967 that gained additional media attention for Tijerina's cause?
Tijerina was elected to a political office.
Tijerina staged an armed raid on the county courthouse.
Tijerina won a major court case.
Tijerina organized a large peaceful rally.
Why was Tijerina not successful in his efforts to reclaim land?
He lacked public support.
His organization fell apart and he was imprisoned.
The government passed laws against his actions.
He decided to abandon the cause.
What remains unresolved regarding the land grants in New Mexico?
The original land grants have all been returned.
The conflict over land grants is no longer an issue.
Descendants of original land grantees still seek to gain control of the land.
The land has been turned into national parks.
What was the main focus of Native Americans in New Mexico after their 1948 voting rights victory?
Improving educational facilities
Preserving their endangered cultures
Expanding their territories
Developing new economic strategies
Why is Blue Lake considered important to the Taos Pueblo?
It is a major tourist attraction
It is an important part of the Pueblo's religion
It has abundant fish resources
It is the largest lake in New Mexico
What action did the US government take in 1906 concerning Blue Lake?
They declared it a national park
They handed it over to the Taos Pueblo
They created the Carson National Forest
They built a dam on Blue Lake
How did the Pueblo Indians eventually get Blue Lake returned to their control?
By filing a lawsuit in the state court
By purchasing the land from the government
By lobbying and gaining media attention
By protesting and occupying the lake
What does the term "Diversity" mean in the context of New Mexico's culture?
The uniformity of cultural expressions
The historical significance of the region
The variety of cultures within New Mexico
The geographical features of New Mexico
What year did President Richard Nixon sign the bill that returned Blue Lake to the Taos Pueblo?
1960
1970
1980
1990
What is considered New Mexico's number one problem according to the text?
Urban population growth
Agriculture industry expansion
Water shortage
New industry development
How much water does each family in Albuquerque use approximately per day?
100 gallons
300 gallons
300 million gallons
1000 gallons
What is the popular saying in the Southwest that reflects the importance of water mentioned in the text?
Agua es oro
La vida es agua
La agua es la vida
Sin agua no hay vida
According to the text, what must be done to address the water shortage issue in New Mexico?
Increase water prices
Import water from other states
Conserve water and keep it clean
Reduce the urban population
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of New Mexicans in the text?
Trustworthy
Respectful
Hard-working
Wealthy
Who are the two leaders mentioned in the text that have helped New Mexico face its share of problems?
Nina Otero-Warren and William McDonald
Nina Otero-Warren and Gary Johnson
Gary Johnson and William McDonald
Susana Martinez and Bill Richardson
What was the first major victory of the Civil Rights Movement?
The signing of the Civil Rights Act
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The establishment of the NAACP
The March on Washington
Define diversity.
The state of being diverse; variety
The practice of mixing different races in schools
A policy of segregation
The majority population in a given area
Identify ways in which Hispanic students were discriminated against in public schools.
They were given equal opportunities as other students
They were not allowed to speak Spanish
They were provided with better educational materials
They were encouraged to maintain their cultural heritage
What is the significance of Blue Lake to the Taos Pueblo?
It is a popular tourist destination
It has no particular significance
It is considered sacred and central to their culture
It is the main source of water for irrigation
Write your own definition for the term "minority."
The largest group in a population
A group in society distinguished by cultural, religious, or racial differences
The group with the most power in a society
The group with the least representation in government
About how many gallons of water does the city of Albuquerque use each day?
About 200,000 gallons
About 2 million gallons
About 200 million gallons
About 2 billion gallons
