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Worksheets24-25 Gr7 Unit 11 CBA
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 12mins
How do the actions of Hector Garcia characterize the age of Civil Rights and Conservatism?
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.
His founding of the American G.I. Forum led to expanded rights and liberties for Hispanic Americans.
According to the author, how has the evangelical movement influenced politics in the last several decades?
Evangelical political leaders believe religious convictions should be separated from political decisions.
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 1970s.
Evangelical political leaders introduced religious values for the first time associated with the founding of the nation.
Which goal was the original mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens?
Support the rights of Spanish-speaking people
Argue for new laws that improve factory conditions
Campaign for the elimination of immigration quotas
Improve relations with nations of Central and South America
Why did the U.S. Postal Service honor the individual shown above?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Hector P. Garcia
Medgar Evers
Martin Luther King, Jr.
James Farmer, Jr.
Which of the following is a right protected by the Texas Constitution?
Equality for men and women
Public access to the state capitol at all times
Freedom to drive at the age of eighteen
Guaranteed admission into a public university
According to Section 2 of the Texas Bill of Rights, Texans may alter the government so long as —
the people maintain their authority over government
the people benefit from the actions of government
the government stays a representative democracy
the government preserves the rights of the people of Texas
Which of the following is a civic responsibility of Texas citizens?
Buying a car
Taking a vacation
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
According to the excerpt above, 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 freedom of the press essential to an effective democratic government in Texas?
A free press employs a large segment of the population.
A free press is a critical tool to distribute commercial advertising.
A free press contributes to diplomacy between Texas and other states.
A free press monitors government actions for corruption and mismanagement.
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.
Why is a free press important for Texas citizens?
People should know what they can watch on television.
Newspapers need to write stories that increase subscribers.
People need to be informed to make valid decisions.
Advertising brings in millions of dollars in revenue for newspapers.
Which U.S. president from Texas best reflects the leadership qualities described in the excerpt?
F. George H.W. Bush (forty-first president)
G. George W. Bush (forty-third president)
H. Dwight D. Eisenhower
J. Lyndon B. Johnson
Elected 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. González
Raul A. Gonzalez, Jr.
Raymond L. Telles
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?
F. James A. Baker, III
G. Raul A. Gonzalez, Jr.
H. Barbara Jordan
J. Raymond L. Telles
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 B. González
Ann Richards
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?
F. Olveta Culp Hobby
G. Kay Bailey Hutchinson
H. Barbara Jordon
J. Ann Richards
What societal changes occurred in Texas as a result of the efforts of Civil Rights leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., James L. Farmer, Olveta Culp Hobby, and Hector Garcia?
