UNIT 9 & 10 REVIEW

Which federal legislation was influenced by The Freedom Riders and The “March on Washington".

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Food Stamp Act of 1964

• Fair Housing Act of 1968

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

Which statement best describes the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

• It outlawed racial discrimination by employers.

• It guaranteed social security payments for senior citizens.

• It established equal access to public places for the physically challenged.

• It ended affirmative action practices in higher education and in the workplace.

The civil rights movement may be considered a cross-cultural movement. Which statement best supports this position?

• Gender, racial, and ethnic groups benefited due to early civil rights movement successes.

• Native American groups rejected the philosophy of the civil rights movement due to historical events.

• Most Latino groups were completely excluded from the civil rights movement due to immigration issues

• Women’s groups were unable to fully join the civil rights movement due to differences in approach.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 protected the rights of U.S. citizens ….

• by ending segregation in unrestricted places

• by helping citizens pay for goods and services

• by eliminating discrimination in athletic programs

• by giving citizens equal pay regardless of race or color

Malcolm X might have had a lesser impact on the mainstream Civil Rights Movement than Martin Luther King, Jr. because

• His plan centered on a lengthy amendment process in Congress.

• His time in prison reduced his ability to influence political candidates.

• His support for potentially violent actions alarmed moderate Americans.

• His strategy focused on obtaining financial support from foreign countries.

The goal of the MARCH ON SELMA was...

• the establishment of unrestricted immigration policies

• the creation of a separate nation for African Americans

• the development of a minimum wage for African Americans

• the formation of a more equal society by ending segregation

The Civil Rights Bill in 1965 focused on...

• a decrease in the poverty rate among African Americans

• an increase in average wages of African American workers

• an increase in regular participation of African American voters

• a decrease in segregated neighborhoods for African Americans

What impact did the Brown v. Board of Education have on society?

• Civil rights in many public areas began to advance.

• Facilities at segregated schools began to improve.

• The science curriculum was increased in public schools.

• The voting age was reduced to include high school students.

Which development was most effective in reducing economic inequalities of some social groups during the 1960s?

• the integration of the armed forces

• lowering the voting age to eighteen

• the elimination of the poll tax in elections

• affirmative action programs in the workplace

What was one major difference between World War II and the conflict in Vietnam?

• The military draft was used only during World War II.

• The level of popular support was greater for World War II.

• The war in Vietnam was fought to remove a fascist dictator.

• The war in Vietnam was fought to stop the spread of terrorism.