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WorksheetsAn Era of Change (1960–1980) — Topic Test A
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 26mins
Why did American Indians choose Wounded Knee as the location for direct action in 1973?
because of the massacre of Sioux at Wounded Knee in 1890
because of the high poverty rate at Wounded Knee in the 1960s
because of the loss of fishing rights at Wounded Knee in 1968
Who put forth ideas and attitudes in the 1950s that contributed to the youth rebellion of the 1960s?
The unofficial capital of the counterculture movement was:
New York City
Haight-Ashbury
Woodstock
Stonewall
What brought about the generation gap in the 1960s?
Dramatic differences in values and experiences between baby boomers and their parents, shaped by prosperity, civil rights activism, and the Vietnam War
The widespread adoption of television, which made families spend more time together
A decline in the number of young people, which reduced cultural influence
Shared military service that unified parents and children
How did countercultural values spread throughout society?
Through the popularity of rock and folk music and youth fashion that influenced mainstream culture
Through federal laws that required the adoption of new social values
Through expanded military training programs for young people
Through corporate workplace policies emphasizing tradition
What was the conservative criticism of the women’s movement?
It was a total assault on the family, on marriage, and on children.
It focused only on workplace safety laws.
It ignored women’s access to higher education.
It opposed women’s right to vote.
What did the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade allow?
Legal abortions for women.
Equal pay protections for women.
Access to credit regardless of gender.
Women’s eligibility for combat roles in the military.
Which of the following are parallels between the civil rights movement and the women’s movement?
Select all that apply.
Both sought to expand legal rights and equality under the law.
Both organized groups that campaigned for legislative change.
Both used protests and public actions to expose discrimination.
Both focused primarily on increasing immigration to the United States.
What result was the grape boycott by the United Farm Workers meant to achieve?
Recognition of the union by the growers.
Lower federal taxes on farmworkers.
An end to national-origin immigration quotas.
Desegregation of public schools.
How did Ralph Nader protect consumers?
He exposed unsafe automobile designs, leading to federal safety laws
He organized the Special Olympics for young people with disabilities
He founded the Japanese American Citizens League to win compensation
He called on LGBT people to “come out,” inspiring Gay Pride marches
What was the relationship between legislation and activism in the 1960s and 1970s?
Grassroots activism frequently drove legal changes that then reinforced further rights gains
Legislation was passed independently of activism and had no effect on social movements
Activism consistently declined whenever new laws were enacted
Laws always preceded activism and discouraged public demonstrations
Who are people of Latin American descent?
Latinos
Hispanics
Asians
Africans
What part of the country did many Mexicans settle?
Northeast
Southwest
Midwest
Northwest
Where did many Puerto Ricans settle?
Southwest
Northeast
Midwest
Northwest
What were people of Mexican descent born in the U.S. called?
Latinos
Cubans
Chicanos
Puerto Ricans
What was the Chicano political movement that worked towards electing Latinos to office?
United Farm Workers Union
La Raza Unida
Chicano Power
Latino Alliance
Who was Cesar Chavez?
A Mexican-American farm worker turned labor activist for Latino farm workers
A Cuban-American politician
A Puerto Rican artist
A European-American writer
What did both Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta found?
La Raza Unida
United Farm Workers Union
Latino Alliance
Chicano Power Movement
What was the UFW's goal?
Better wages and benefits
Political representation
Cultural preservation
Educational reform
What were the UFW's strategies to achieve their goal?
Boycotts and strikes
Political campaigns
Educational programs
Cultural events
What did the UFW's nationwide boycott of grape companies win?
Higher wages and Union recognition
Political representation
Cultural preservation
Educational reform
What did many Native Americans value in contrast to American culture?
Assimilation into white society
Their heritage
High unemployment
Alcoholism
What plagued Native American culture on the reservation?
High unemployment, alcoholism, unemployment
Assimilation into white society
National attention for their cause
Compensation from WW2 Camps
What does the acronym AIM stand for?
American Indian Movement
Asian Indian Movement
American Indigenous Movement
Association of Indian Minorities
What was AIM?
A Native American rights organization
A group advocating for Asian American rights
A movement for job discrimination
A protest against WW2 camps
What were two significant outcomes that came out of Wounded Knee?
Instilled Native Pride and National attention for their cause
Compensation from WW2 Camps and salary discrimination
Assimilation into white society and unemployment
Alcoholism and high unemployment
Who was Russell Means?
A leader of AIM who fought for Native American rights
A Japanese American activist
A protester against WW2 camps
A Native American artist
What does the acronym JHACL stand for?
Japanese American Citizens League
Justice for Asian Communities League
Joint Humanitarian Aid Coalition League
Japanese Heritage and Culture League
What did the JHACL fight for?
Compensation from WW2 Camps
Native American rights
Alcoholism awareness
High unemployment
What book did Betty Friedan write?
The Feminine Mystique
The Second Sex
Women and Power
Gender Equality Manifesto
What was the significance of "The Feminine Mystique"?
Sparked the women's movement
Advocated for voting rights
Promoted environmental awareness
Focused on economic policies
What is feminism?
Belief that women should have economic, political, and social equality with men
Advocacy for only political rights for women
Movement for environmental protection
Campaign for universal healthcare
What did Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit?
Outlawed discrimination based on gender
Promoted segregation in schools
Restricted voting rights
Advocated for tax reforms
What does the acronym NOW stand for?
National Organization for Women
New Opportunities for Women
Network of Women
National Outreach for Women
What did NOW promote?
Equality for women in all aspects of life
Environmental conservation
Economic reforms
Political campaigns for men
What magazine did Gloria Steinem create?
Ms. Magazine
Women’s Weekly
Feminist Times
Equality Digest
What did the ERA Amendment attempt to do?
Make discrimination based on a person's sex illegal
Abolish voting rights for women
Promote segregation based on gender
Limit women's access to education
Did the ERA Amendment pass?
Yes, it passed successfully
No, it failed to pass
It was partially implemented
It was never proposed
Who was Phyllis Schlafly?
A feminist who supported the ERA
A conservative who fought against the ERA
A politician who proposed the ERA
A lawyer who defended the ERA in court
Which career fields saw gains for women due to feminism?
Law, Medical, Military
Engineering, Agriculture, Mining
Retail, Hospitality, Tourism
Construction, Manufacturing, Logistics
What issues came to the forefront with feminism?
Child care, women's health, sexual harassment
Tax reforms, environmental policies, trade agreements
Immigration laws, foreign relations, economic growth
Space exploration, technological advancements, urban planning
What did Title IX enforce?
Equal funding for males and females in education
Abolishment of gender-based sports programs
Restriction of women's access to higher education
Promotion of male-only scholarships
What was the counterculture?
A movement of mostly white, middle-class college youths (baby boomers)
A political movement focused on economic reform
A group advocating for technological advancements
A movement promoting traditional cultural values
What were people of the counterculture commonly called?
Rebels
Hippies
Activists
Revolutionaries
What was the counterculture angry with?
The Vietnam War and injustices in the U.S. in the 1960s
The rise of technology
The lack of education reforms
The increase in global trade
Name four counterculture bands/artists.
Beatles, Stones, Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin
Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, The Beach Boys, Bob Dylan
Queen, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Who
Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Radiohead, Foo Fighters
What was Woodstock?
A political rally in the 1960s
A music festival in 1969
A protest against the Vietnam War
A cultural exhibition in the 1970s
