STAAR US History Questions: Civil Rights (Updated)

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

• The focus of the movement shifted to the struggle of migrant workers.

• The movement lost credibility with the American public.

• The focus of the movement shifted to protesting U.S. involvement in foreign wars.

• The movement lost an important national leader.

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

• To pressure Congress to prohibit discrimination against disabled citizens.

• To demonstrate the economic impact of discriminatory practices on interstate transportation.

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

• To persuade states to abandon discriminatory voter-registration procedures.

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Which of the following contributed to President Truman’s decision to issue this order?

• A lack of funding for veteran pensions.

• Declining enlistment rates during peacetime.

• Discrimination against minority service members.

• A desire to repeal the draft.

President Eisenhower exercised his federal authority in an effort to —

• Ensure the safety of protesters at lunch counter sit-ins.

• End the violence directed against the Freedom Riders.

• Enforce a ruling to desegregate public schools.

• Protect citizens from rioting spurred by Ku Klux Klan rallies.

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

• It helped reduce voter discrimination at polling sites.

• It increased state revenues associated with poll taxes.

• It contributed to increased involvement of lobbyists in political campaigns.

• It helped voters determine educational policy based on literacy test results.

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.

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

• By discouraging activists from relying on the judicial system

• By guaranteeing scholarships to minority college students.

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

• By eliminating social barriers associated with hiring practices

This confrontation centered around —

• Disagreement over the use of taxes to fund public education.

• The refusal of federal courts to hear cases concerning civil rights violations.

• The denial of First and Fifth Amendment freedoms by southern state legislatures.

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

Which earlier protest was most similar to the one described above?

• The gathering of disillusioned youth at Woodstock.

• The burning of draft cards by opponents of the Vietnam War.

• The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

• The labor demonstrations during the Pullman strike.