Unit 12 - Civil Rights and Conservatism

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How do the actions of Hector Garcia characterize the age of Civil Rights and Conservatism?

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His founding of the American G.I. Forum led to expanded rights and liberties for Hispanic Americans.

Front

During which decade did Texas elect its first Republican governor since Reconstruction marking the move to conservatism in the state?

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1970's

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According to the author, how has the evangelical movement influenced political leadership in the last several decades?

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Evangelical political leaders have incorporated their faith into the way they lead.

Front

Why did the U.S. Postal Service honor the individual shown below?

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A journalist, business leader, and public servant, she formed and led the Women's Army Corps (WAC) during WWII. She was appointed first secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The second woman to hold a cabinet post.

Front

Which Texan was the first African American from a southern state to serve in the U.S. Congress after her service in the Texas State Senate?

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Barbara Jordon

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Which civil rights leader and native Texan formed the Committee of Racial Equality (CORE) and worked to bring an end to racial segregation in the United States through nonviolent actions like the Freedom Rides?

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James Farmer, Jr.

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The post WW II struggle between the U.S. and the Soviet Union for power and influence; the struggle did not involve direct fighting between those two superpowers.

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Cold War

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The law that sought to end discrimination in the U.S. on the basis of race, religion, gender, or national origin was called the.....

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Civil Rights Act of 1964

Front

Which of the following is NOT true about Barbara Jordan? First African American woman elected to Texas Senate, First Texas citizen to be elected the U.S. Supreme Court, First woman from southern state elected to U.S. Congress

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First Texas citizen to be elected the U.S. Supreme Court

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In 1964 I supported the Civil Rights Bill and signed it through as President in addition to Voting Rights Act of 1965. Who am I?

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Lyndon Johnson