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

war vets married & started families with BIG hopes & dreams

The Freedom Ride was :

bus trip organized by CORE to defy current segregation codes

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

it outlawed segregation in public schools

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

travel & trade between states became easier & faster

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

the peaceful & non-violent manner in which they operated

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

Their construction was federally funded by G.I. Bill

an effort to register Black voters in Mississippi

What was G. I. Bill ?

provided low cost loans for housing and education to vets

Black Power represented what?

extreme black pride- SNCC leader Stokley Carmichael coined

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

Schools can take race into account when making admissions

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

It can rule state laws unconstitutional

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

whites as well as blacks participated in the march&struggle

How would you describe Levittown ?

countries first "subdivision" neighborhoods fast & cheap

What phrase completes the chart ?

state cannot deny citizens right to vote due to race

What did the Voting Rights Act accomplish ?

it banned literacy tests & exclusion of black voters

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

NAACP, Urban League,CORE & SCLC

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

Congress passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965

What answer best describes the Montgomery Bus Boycott ?

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

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

US producers faced less competition in war torn Europe

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

Expressed pride in being African-American

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

improve working conditions for migrant laborers

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1
What was the main cause of the "baby boom" ?
a boom in courting due to fairs,movies,festivals & games
bust in contraceptives, later proved to be faulty
a period where government gave bonus' per child you had
war vets married & started families with BIG hopes & dreams
2
The Freedom Ride was :
popular motorcycle ride organized by the Beatles & the OJays
JFK's effort to bring attention to poor race relations
effort by congress to allow free bus transportation in south
bus trip organized by CORE to defy current segregation codes
3
What was the main purpose of the demonstration on Washington D. C. in 1963 ?
to demand an end to racial discrimination by fed contractors
to demand reparations for African American-40 acres-2mules
to demand integrated schools in south
to demand Congress pass President Kennedy's Civil Rights Act
4
What was the significance of "Brown v. Board of Education" ?
it outlawed segregation in public schools
forced the US to build private schools for African Americans
allowed Charlie Brown in school libraries in the 50's
allowed Brown the cafeteria contract in Montgomery Alabama
5
The Federal Highway act in 1956 impacted America in what way ?
increased traffic caused the need of DOT & Highway Patrol
state control of immigration route was increased
towns bypassed by the interstate became ghost towns
travel & trade between states became easier & faster
6
What is the main strategy that proved very effective in winning the Civil Rights battle ?
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
the peaceful & non-violent manner in which they operated
7
This ad of Levittown in 1957-how would you describe neighborhoods like the below picture ?
Their spread was encouraged by the Federal Highway Act
They were built for propaganda during Cold War period
Their construction was federally funded by G.I. Bill
They welcomed Americans of all ethnic backgrounds
8
Freedom Summer was
effort by African Americans to ride the city buses for free
Popular song by the Beach Boys that represented this time
Traveling festival during the Civil Rights period
an effort to register Black voters in Mississippi
9
President Lyndon B. Johnson established what program to combat poverty among Americans?
the "Great Society"
Alliance for Progress
the "New Deal"
the "Marshall Plan"
10
Who did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. get his inspiration for non-violent protests
Benito Mussolini
Cam Newton
Adolf Hitler
Mohandas Gandhi
11
What was G. I. Bill ?
was pals with GI Joe & GI Jane toy soldiers
stood for Government Involvement to aid soldiers poor health
stood for the lightweight uniforms worn to combat heat
provided low cost loans for housing and education to vets
12
Black Power represented what?
extreme black pride- SNCC leader Stokley Carmichael coined
popular cologne of the 50's enjoyed by African American men
the dominance of the African Americans on our Olympic teams
term that represented Black political party
13
Supreme Court decision in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke implies what ?
Schools can take race into account when making admissions
Quota system should be set up to ensure racial equity
Any student whose folks attended college should be able to
Schools should admit candidates on ability to pay/academics
14
Based on the Supreme Court ruling on Brown v. Board of Education, what message does this show ?
It can dictate new laws to state legislatures
It can provide funding for public education
It can rule state laws unconstitutional
Supreme Court can limit actions of Congress
15
Black Power stood for what ?
extreme pride in being Black
movement to wear afros, bell bottoms, big collars & tattoos
more studies at Black colleges and Univrsities
darker skin was more desirable
16
According to the below photo, what conclusion can be made ?
A. Philip Randolph was unable to attend march
whites as well as blacks participated in the march&struggle
march was successful in making some changes to segregation
Dr. King refused to embrace whites in the struggle
17
How would you describe Levittown ?
countries first "subdivision" neighborhoods fast & cheap
town in Levitt New York that educated African Americans free
General Levitt's effort to recognize soldiers at Levitt Hall
owner Billy Levitt's effort at building mansions for cheap
18
What phrase completes the chart ?
state cannot deny citizens the right to vote based on gender
state cannot deny right to vote due to living in teepees
state cannot deny citizens right to vote due to race
state cannot impose restrictions on voting due to age
19
What did the Voting Rights Act accomplish ?
it allowed Black men with property to vote
it banned literacy tests & exclusion of black voters
it allowed 18 year olds to vote
allowed working African Americans earning 40K to vote
20
Which four organizations opposed the use of violence in struggle for Civil Rights ?
NAACP, Urban League,CORE & SCLC
NAACP, Urban League, SNCC after 1967 & Nation of Islam
CORE, KKK, Black Panthers & Nation of Islam
SNCC after 1967,SCLC, CORE & Black Panthers
21
Voter registration increased for African Americans a great deal from 1960-1966 due to what ?
ability to ride the city bus system again
integrated schools encouraged African Americans to vote
ability to vote in desegregated libraries , hotels & halls
Congress passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965
22
What answer best describes the Montgomery Bus Boycott ?
arrest of Rosa Parks and beginning of 381 day boycott of bus
effort to have buses hire more African American drivers
effort to lower bus fare for minorities who did not own cars
boycott of Greyhounds for long distance trips for Blacks
23
What was an important cause of American prosperity during post WW II ?
most US married couples delayed having kids to work more
poverty reduced due to programs that increased production
US producers faced less competition in war torn Europe
Women remained in workforce after WW II to increase product
24
The diagram below compares two groups-which phrase best completes the diagram ?
Expressed pride in being African-American
Ignored racist attitudes in Northern cities
Proposed emigration to Africa
Opposed African-American participation in elections
25
Cesar Chavez formed the United Farmworkers Union to serve what purpose?
improve working conditions for migrant laborers
provide legal assistance for illegal aliens
increase farm income
secure voting rights for Mexican Americans

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