What was a major economic impact of Jim Crow Laws on African Americans?

they restricted Black workers to segregated, low-paid jobs

What were the Jim Crow Laws about?

they enforced racial segregation in the Southern US

What issue did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 address?

It stopped discrimination against Black voters

What role did social media play in the spread of the BLM movement compared to past civil rights movements?

It helped mobilize protests and spread awareness globally

What was the primary goal of the March on Washington?

to advocate for civil rights and economic justice

Why was Rosa Parks arrested in 1955?

she refused to give up her seat to a white passenger

How did the response to Rosa Parks' arrest illustrate the power of economic pressure in social movements?

it forced businesses & the government to take action (financial losses)

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 accomplish?

It banned segregation in public places

What does the BLM movement advocate for?

fighting racism and police brutality

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What was a major economic impact of Jim Crow Laws on African Americans?
they encouraged diversity
they created more job opportunities
they restricted Black workers to segregated, low-paid jobs
they provided free insurance to Black families
2
What were the Jim Crow Laws about?
they abolished slavery
they promoted equality
they enforced racial segregation in the Southern US
they enforced racial segregation in the Northern US
3
What issue did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 address?
It introduced a multi-party system
It gave women the right to vote
It stopped discrimination against Black voters
It banned voter fraud
4
What methods were commonly used before 1965 to prevent African Americans from voting?
high entrance fees for elections
electronic voting machines
banning political ads
literacy tests and violence
5
Martin Luther King's most famous speech was "I Have A Dream".
True
False
6
What role did social media play in the spread of the BLM movement compared to past civil rights movements?
It prevented discussions on racial justice
It made activism less effective
It helped mobilize protests and spread awareness globally
It had no impact on activism
7
What was the primary goal of the March on Washington?
to end segregation
to protest against war
to advocate for civil rights and economic justice
to demand voting rights for women
8
Why was Rosa Parks arrested in 1955?
she protested at the bus station
she rode the bus without a ticket
she refused to give up her seat to a white passenger
she gave a speech against racism
9
How did the response to Rosa Parks' arrest illustrate the power of economic pressure in social movements?
it had no real economic impact but raised awareness
Black activists received financial support from the government
it forced businesses & the government to take action (financial losses)
Bus companies voluntarily ended segregation without financial pressure
10
What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 accomplish?
It allowed Martin Luther King Jr. to be elected president
It ended slavery
It banned segregation in public places
nothing
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What does the BLM movement advocate for?
supporting police violence
abolishing civil rights
fighting racism and police brutality
promoting segregation

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