What was the significance of "Brown v. Board of Education" ?

it outlawed segregation in public schools

an effort to register Black voters in Mississippi

What answer best describes the Montgomery Bus Boycott ?

arrest of Rosa Parks and beginning of 381 day boycott of bus

What group organized the peaceful lunch counter sit-ins

Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

Supreme Court decision in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke implies what ?

Schools can take race into account when making admissions

The Federal Highway act in 1956 impacted America in what way ?

travel & trade between states became easier & faster

What was the main cause of the "baby boom" ?

war vets married & started families with BIG hopes & dreams

What was the main purpose of the demonstration on Washington D. C. in 1963 ?

to demand Congress pass President Kennedy's Civil Rights Act

What did the Voting Rights Act accomplish ?

it banned literacy tests & exclusion of black voters

Cesar Chavez formed the United Farmworkers Union to serve what purpose?

improve working conditions for migrant laborers

The Black Panthers differed from other Civil Rights groups in that they :

demanded reparations for past abuses of African Americans

Peaceful groups that tried to overturn the racial injustices during the Civil Rights era :

NAACP & the Congress of Racial Equality

The Freedom Ride was :

bus trip organized by CORE to defy current segregation codes

Demobilization is what?

an ending of military operations and return to society

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is known for what?

Civil Rights leader who preached non-violence and peace

What was an important cause of American prosperity during post WW II ?

US producers faced less competition in war torn Europe

What was G. I. Bill ?

provided low cost loans for housing and education to vets

This ad of Levittown in 1957-how would you describe neighborhoods like the below picture ?

Their construction was federally funded by G.I. Bill

According to the below photo, what conclusion can be made ?

whites as well as blacks participated in the march&struggle

Executive Order of 9981 issued by President Truman had what immediate impact ?

the armed forces of the US were desegregated

What phrase completes the chart ?

state cannot deny citizens right to vote due to race

What is the main strategy that proved very effective in winning the Civil Rights battle ?

the peaceful & non-violent manner in which they operated

Which four organizations opposed the use of violence in struggle for Civil Rights ?

NAACP, Urban League,CORE & SCLC

The diagram below compares two groups-which phrase best completes the diagram ?

Expressed pride in being African-American

radical African American leader of Nation of Islam-Agression

N.A.A.C.P. stands for what?

National Association for Advancement of Colored People

Based on the Supreme Court ruling on Brown v. Board of Education, what message does this show ?

It can rule state laws unconstitutional

A typical reaction by the Federal officials to events during the Civil Rights movement was :

send emergency assistance-troops & marshals to stop violence

How would you describe Levittown ?

countries first "subdivision" neighborhoods fast & cheap

Voter registration increased for African Americans a great deal from 1960-1966 due to what ?

Congress passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965

Black Power represented what?

extreme black pride- SNCC leader Stokley Carmichael coined

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1
President Lyndon B. Johnson established what program to combat poverty among Americans?
the "Great Society"
the "Marshall Plan"
the "New Deal"
Alliance for Progress
2
What was the significance of "Brown v. Board of Education" ?
allowed Charlie Brown in school libraries in the 50's
allowed Brown the cafeteria contract in Montgomery Alabama
forced the US to build private schools for African Americans
it outlawed segregation in public schools
3
Who did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. get his inspiration for non-violent protests
Mohandas Gandhi
Cam Newton
Benito Mussolini
Adolf Hitler
4
Freedom Summer was
an effort to register Black voters in Mississippi
Popular song by the Beach Boys that represented this time
effort by African Americans to ride the city buses for free
Traveling festival during the Civil Rights period
5
What answer best describes the Montgomery Bus Boycott ?
boycott of Greyhounds for long distance trips for Blacks
effort to have buses hire more African American drivers
effort to lower bus fare for minorities who did not own cars
arrest of Rosa Parks and beginning of 381 day boycott of bus
6
What group organized the peaceful lunch counter sit-ins
KKK
Black Panthers
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Daughters of the Confederate States of America
7
Supreme Court decision in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke implies what ?
Quota system should be set up to ensure racial equity
Schools can take race into account when making admissions
Schools should admit candidates on ability to pay/academics
Any student whose folks attended college should be able to
8
The Federal Highway act in 1956 impacted America in what way ?
increased traffic caused the need of DOT & Highway Patrol
travel & trade between states became easier & faster
towns bypassed by the interstate became ghost towns
state control of immigration route was increased
9
What was the main cause of the "baby boom" ?
a boom in courting due to fairs,movies,festivals & games
a period where government gave bonus' per child you had
bust in contraceptives, later proved to be faulty
war vets married & started families with BIG hopes & dreams
10
What was the main purpose of the demonstration on Washington D. C. in 1963 ?
to demand reparations for African American-40 acres-2mules
to demand Congress pass President Kennedy's Civil Rights Act
to demand an end to racial discrimination by fed contractors
to demand integrated schools in south
11
What did the Voting Rights Act accomplish ?
it banned literacy tests & exclusion of black voters
it allowed 18 year olds to vote
allowed working African Americans earning 40K to vote
it allowed Black men with property to vote
12
Cesar Chavez formed the United Farmworkers Union to serve what purpose?
improve working conditions for migrant laborers
increase farm income
secure voting rights for Mexican Americans
provide legal assistance for illegal aliens
13
The Black Panthers differed from other Civil Rights groups in that they :
opposed the practice of racial segregation- southern states
demanded reparations for past abuses of African Americans
pushed for a mass exodus to Africa
pursued goals by filing lawsuits in court system
14
Peaceful groups that tried to overturn the racial injustices during the Civil Rights era :
SNCC & the Black Panthers
NAACP & the Congress of Racial Equality
AFL-CIO & Black Power movement
KKK & the Nation of Islam
15
The Freedom Ride was :
bus trip organized by CORE to defy current segregation codes
effort by congress to allow free bus transportation in south
popular motorcycle ride organized by the Beatles & the OJays
JFK's effort to bring attention to poor race relations
16
Demobilization is what?
an ending of military operations and return to society
constant stopping/starting protesting to stress police
lack of movement in the Civil Rights era
the movement of protest groups from the counters & parks
17
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is known for what?
popular African American preacher
Civil Rights leader who preached non-violence and peace
Violent Black power leader who was shot campaigning
First African American Presidential candidate
18
What was an important cause of American prosperity during post WW II ?
most US married couples delayed having kids to work more
Women remained in workforce after WW II to increase product
poverty reduced due to programs that increased production
US producers faced less competition in war torn Europe
19
What was G. I. Bill ?
provided low cost loans for housing and education to vets
stood for Government Involvement to aid soldiers poor health
stood for the lightweight uniforms worn to combat heat
was pals with GI Joe & GI Jane toy soldiers
20
This ad of Levittown in 1957-how would you describe neighborhoods like the below picture ?
They were built for propaganda during Cold War period
Their spread was encouraged by the Federal Highway Act
They welcomed Americans of all ethnic backgrounds
Their construction was federally funded by G.I. Bill
21
According to the below photo, what conclusion can be made ?
whites as well as blacks participated in the march&struggle
Dr. King refused to embrace whites in the struggle
march was successful in making some changes to segregation
A. Philip Randolph was unable to attend march
22
Executive Order of 9981 issued by President Truman had what immediate impact ?
equal opportunity in education was established for Blacks
the armed forces of the US were desegregated
Southern members of Democratic party formed a new party
free education was promised to vets who served in WW II
23
What phrase completes the chart ?
state cannot deny citizens right to vote due to race
state cannot deny citizens the right to vote based on gender
state cannot impose restrictions on voting due to age
state cannot deny right to vote due to living in teepees
24
The act of overspending, buying on credit and lay away is termed what ?
shopaholics
consumerism
overspending
baby boomism
25
What is the main strategy that proved very effective in winning the Civil Rights battle ?
the peaceful & non-violent manner in which they operated
the threats from groups like Black Power & Black Panthers
The dynamic figures like Malcolm X, Dr. King & Rosa Parks
the large # of protesters and the aggression they used
26
Which four organizations opposed the use of violence in struggle for Civil Rights ?
NAACP, Urban League,CORE & SCLC
CORE, KKK, Black Panthers & Nation of Islam
NAACP, Urban League, SNCC after 1967 & Nation of Islam
SNCC after 1967,SCLC, CORE & Black Panthers
27
The diagram below compares two groups-which phrase best completes the diagram ?
Ignored racist attitudes in Northern cities
Expressed pride in being African-American
Proposed emigration to Africa
Opposed African-American participation in elections
28
Who was Malcolm X ?
Peaceful protester who was killed in action protesting
radical African American leader of Nation of Islam-Agression
Early 1950's R & B musician popular with whites & blacks
lead negotiator for equal pay for African Americans in 1950
29
N.A.A.C.P. stands for what?
National Acting Accolades for Christmas Parties
Need Another Avenue for Colored People instead of busing
National Association for Advancement of Colored People
Northern Association Active Coal Program for black energy
30
Based on the Supreme Court ruling on Brown v. Board of Education, what message does this show ?
Supreme Court can limit actions of Congress
It can rule state laws unconstitutional
It can dictate new laws to state legislatures
It can provide funding for public education
31
A typical reaction by the Federal officials to events during the Civil Rights movement was :
quickly passed laws ending discrimination -jobs,school &vote
they sided with white America against Civil Rights activity
send emergency assistance-troops & marshals to stop violence
they failed to act in fear of southern folks taking action
32
How would you describe Levittown ?
General Levitt's effort to recognize soldiers at Levitt Hall
countries first "subdivision" neighborhoods fast & cheap
town in Levitt New York that educated African Americans free
owner Billy Levitt's effort at building mansions for cheap
33
Voter registration increased for African Americans a great deal from 1960-1966 due to what ?
ability to vote in desegregated libraries , hotels & halls
integrated schools encouraged African Americans to vote
ability to ride the city bus system again
Congress passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965
34
Black Power stood for what ?
darker skin was more desirable
more studies at Black colleges and Univrsities
extreme pride in being Black
movement to wear afros, bell bottoms, big collars & tattoos
35
Black Power represented what?
extreme black pride- SNCC leader Stokley Carmichael coined
the dominance of the African Americans on our Olympic teams
term that represented Black political party
popular cologne of the 50's enjoyed by African American men

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