Civil Rights Unit Exam

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How did the event in this headline impact the Civil Rights movement?

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The movement lost an important national leader.

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2.D

29.H

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What was the goal of the protests depicted on this map?

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To challenge the federal government to enforce Supreme Court rulings against discrimination in interstate transportation.

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9.A

29.H

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Which organizations correctly complete this table?

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29.H

9.D

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How did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 contribute to the changes shown in this table?

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It helped reduce voter discrimination at polling sites.

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9.G

29.H

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Which of the following was a direct result of the civil rights movement? An increase in respect for suburban housewives. Increased political participation by minority groups. The revitalization of inner cities. Increased migration to rural areas.

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Increased political participation by minority groups.

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9.G

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How did the Brown v. Board of Education decision influence the Civil Rights movement?

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By providing a judicial basis for achieving equality in other areas.

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9.I

21.A

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This confrontation centered around — Resistance by state and local governments to the Brown v. Board of Education ruling.

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Resistance by state and local governments to the Brown v. Board of Education ruling.

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9.G

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What is the significance of this 1978 mural?

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It is an example of cultural pride among Mexican Americans.

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29.H

25.B

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Which government action was intended to ensure that African Americans could exercise their Fifteenth Amendment rights? Options: The Supreme Court decision in Sweatt v. Painter, The executive order to desegregate the US army, The passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, The Supreme Court decision in Plessy v. Fergusson

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The passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965

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9.G

9.F

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The federal government responded to which issue by passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964? Options: Unfair lending practices by banks, Unequal representation in local legislatures, Inadequate medical services in urban areas, Discrimination by employers

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Discrimination by employers

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9.F

9.G