Spring Social Studies

Carmen Lomas Garza is a Chicana artist whose work focuses on Mexican-American cultural and social themes. Which option best describes her and her focus?

• A Chicana artist whose work highlights Mexican-American cultural and social themes

• A contemporary sculptor focusing on urban life

• A performance artist advocating modern feminism

• A digital artist known for abstract art

Harriet Tubman played the following role during the Civil War:

• Served as a spy for the Union Army

• Led the Confederate Army

• Worked as a military nurse

• Acted as a politician

Fill in the blank: Harriet Tubman was the first woman to lead a U.S. military raid during the _________.

• Civil War

• World War I

• World War II

• Revolutionary War

James Lovell is best known for the mission:

• Apollo 13

• Apollo 11

• Gemini 7

• Apollo 14

Fill in the blank: Carmen Lomas Garza's work often highlights everyday life, traditions, and cultural experiences of ______ American families.

• Mexican

• Italian

• Polish

• Indian

At what age did Ruby Bridges integrate William Frantz Elementary School?

• Ruby Bridges integrated William Frantz Elementary School at the age of 6.

• Ruby Bridges integrated William Frantz Elementary School at the age of 7.

• Ruby Bridges integrated William Frantz Elementary School at the age of 5.

• Ruby Bridges integrated William Frantz Elementary School at the age of 8.

What did Ruby Bridges' courage become a symbol of?

• the Civil Rights Movement

• the women's suffrage movement

• the information age

• the industrial revolution

What foundation did Ruby Bridges found to promote diversity, tolerance, and equal education?

• Ruby Bridges founded the Ruby Bridges Foundation.

• Ruby Bridges founded the Diversity Foundation.

• Ruby Bridges founded the Education Foundation.

• Ruby Bridges founded the Tolerance Foundation.

The key functions of the Red Cross include disaster relief, emergency assistance, and education.

• Disaster relief, emergency assistance, and education

• Only disaster relief

• Fundraising alone

• Medical supplies only

The Red Cross provides emergency relief during natural disasters.

• Financial aid

• Emergency relief

• Long-term reconstruction

• Legal support