Great Society

What was the primary focus of the Civil Rights Movement?

• Environmental protection
• Expansion of the military
• Economic growth
• Equal rights and fair treatment for African Americans

What was a significant barrier to voting for people of color even after the 15th Amendment was ratified?

• Absence of polling places
• Poll taxes and literacy tests
• Lack of interest in politics
• Voter ID laws

Which legislation aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in public places and employment in the 1960s?

• The Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972
• The Fair Housing Act of 1968
• The Civil Rights Act of 1964
• The Voting Rights Act of 1965

What was one significant outcome of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

• It abolished the 15th Amendment.
• It led to a decrease in African American voter registrations.
• It significantly increased African American voter registrations in the South.
• It established a federal voting system.

What significant change occurred in African American voter registration in the South from 1964 to 1968?

• It increased to over 60%.
• It decreased significantly.
• It became equal to white voter registration.
• It remained below 10%.

Which key figure is known for her dedication to registering black voters in the South despite facing violence?

• Rosa Parks
• Ella Baker
• Fannie Lou Hamer
• Shirley Chisholm

Which act, passed in 1990, guaranteed equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities?

• The Civil Rights Act
• The Voting Rights Act
• The Fair Housing Act
• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)