The success of the Montgomery bus boycott

marked the start of the modern Civil Rights movement.

One can infer that the boycott of Montgomery's buses succeeded because

the buses lost money when they lost African American riders.

The ruling in Brown v. the Board of Education stated that

it was illegal to separate students because of race.

Eisenhower's actions after the Brown ruling indicate that he believed

local governments should have power over certain issues.

Americans were often fearful during the 1950s because

the arms race with the Soviet Union made war seem likely.

President Eisenhower's initial response to the ruling was to

say nothing to support or oppose it.

The Federal Highway Act of 1956

filled a need in the nation's transportation system.

In his fight against communism, Senator Joseph McCarthy

ruined people's lives by accusing them of being communists., made some unfair accusations.

started a space war between the US and the Soviet Union.

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1
The success of the Montgomery bus boycott
showed that few were interested in fighting for civil rights
was a catalyst for the Cold War.
created tension between the US and the Soviet Union.
marked the start of the modern Civil Rights movement.
2
One can infer that the boycott of Montgomery's buses succeeded because
white people joined African Americans in the boycott.
the buses could not run after the drivers went on strike.
the buses lost money when they lost African American riders.
Rosa Parks was arrested.
3
Which word best describes President Eisenhower's approach to handling controversial issues?
daring
callous
stubborn
cautious
4
The ruling in Brown v. the Board of Education stated that
a private school would close.
African Americans had to attend separate schools.
it was illegal to separate students because of race.
issues of race must be taught in public schools.
5
Eisenhower's actions after the Brown ruling indicate that he believed
African American schools were equal to white schools.
segregation was morally right.
local governments should have power over certain issues.
African Americans should immediately equal rights.
6
When people are divided into groups and kept separate based on race or gender, we call that
racism
desegregation.
integration.
segregation.
7
Americans were often fearful during the 1950s because
Joseph McCarthy was an outspoken senator.
most people had jobs.
TV shows depicted the horrors of nuclear war.
the arms race with the Soviet Union made war seem likely.
8
President Eisenhower's initial response to the ruling was to
order all states to comply.
defend Southern whites.
Speak publicly against the ruling.
say nothing to support or oppose it.
9
The Federal Highway Act of 1956
filled a need in the nation's transportation system.
made travel between the states possible.
cost an excessive amount.
revolutionized the automobile.
10
In his fight against communism, Senator Joseph McCarthy
valued Eisenhower's advice.
ruined people's lives by accusing them of being communists.
made some unfair accusations.
criticized Eisenhower for being too conservative.
11
Choose the correct answer.
incorrect
incorrect
correct
correct
12
The creation of NASA
started a space war between the US and the Soviet Union.
made plans for an interstate highway system.
established the United States' superiority in space research
was opposed by Eisenhower.

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