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In which civil rights movement did Lulu Belle Madison White play a significant role?

• Native American rights

• Women's suffrage

• Challenging Jim Crow laws in Texas

• The Equal Rights Amendment

What significant event in 1919 contributed to Texas women achieving full voting rights?

• Efforts by suffragist Minnie Fisher Cunningham

• Implementation of the Texas Constitution of 1876

• Approval of a state-level suffrage bill

• Ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment

Which of the following individuals was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work on behalf of Hispanic Americans and veterans?

• Oveta Culp Hobby

• Julián Castro

• Hector P. Garcia

• Felix Z. Longoria

In 2010, what factor most significantly contributed to the economic growth in Houston?

• Rising immigration rates

• Expansion of oil shale extraction

• Growth in the computer technology sector

• Increase in tourism activities

James L. Farmer is best known for his role in which civil rights organization?

• The National Urban League (NUL)

• The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)

• The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)

• The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Which of the following aspects of Texas culture is influenced by Native American heritage?

• By altering the state's educational curriculum

• Through the celebration of Native American festivals

• By changing the state's economic policies

• Through the adoption of Native American languages in schools

Elisabet Ney, a German immigrant to Texas, is best known for her contributions in —

• advancing the education of immigrant children.

• capturing the essence of Texas in her paintings.

• creating sculptures of prominent Texans.

• writing novels about Texas history.

Who was the U.S. President responsible for enacting the landmark legislation of the 1960s, including the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act?

• Gerald R. Ford

• John F. Kennedy

• Richard M. Nixon

• Lyndon B. Johnson

What is Diane Gonzales Bertrand primarily recognized for in her career?

• Her contributions to children's literature.

• Her efforts in environmental conservation.

• Her achievements in the music industry.

• Her artistic depictions of the American Southwest.

What was the primary mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) when it was established in 1929?

• To create job opportunities for minorities

• To educate people about Latin American history

• To advocate for the civil rights of Hispanic Americans

• To push for immigration policy changes