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What impact did the Second World War have on the civil rights movement in the USA?
What impact did the Second World War have on the civil rights movement in the USA?
- African Americans focused solely on wartime efforts, neglecting civil rights.
- No change in African American participation in the civil rights movement.
- Increased activism among African Americans for civil rights. (correct)
- Decreased involvement of African Americans in civil rights causes.
Why did some African Americans hesitate to challenge the status quo during the war?
Why did some African Americans hesitate to challenge the status quo during the war?
- Belief that change was unnecessary.
- Fear of a potential white backlash. (correct)
- Lack of interest in civil rights causes.
- Satisfaction with their current situation.
What was a noticeable change in political awareness among African Americans during the war?
What was a noticeable change in political awareness among African Americans during the war?
- Shift towards non-political activism.
- Disinterest in political matters.
- Decrease in political engagement by African Americans.
- Increase in the number of registered African American voters. (correct)
Who was mentioned as an activist leading the way for civil rights in the north during the war?
Who was mentioned as an activist leading the way for civil rights in the north during the war?
Who was the first African American elected from New York state?
Who was the first African American elected from New York state?
In which year did the Supreme Court rule it unconstitutional to prevent African Americans from voting in Democratic primaries?
In which year did the Supreme Court rule it unconstitutional to prevent African Americans from voting in Democratic primaries?
What was the main aim of the NAACP mentioned in the text?
What was the main aim of the NAACP mentioned in the text?
Who founded the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)?
Who founded the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)?
What tactic inspired the non-violent protest strategies of CORE?
What tactic inspired the non-violent protest strategies of CORE?
How did the NAACP aim to achieve equality according to the text?
How did the NAACP aim to achieve equality according to the text?
Study Notes
The Second World War and the Civil Rights Movement
- The Second World War played a significant role in the civil rights movement in the USA, as it highlighted the contradictions between the country's democratic ideals and the racial segregation and discrimination faced by African Americans.
Hesitation to Challenge the Status Quo
- Some African Americans hesitated to challenge the status quo during the war due to the perception that the country's focus on the war effort would prioritize national unity over racial equality.
Political Awareness among African Americans
- The war led to a noticeable change in political awareness among African Americans, who began to see the war as an opportunity to challenge racial segregation and discrimination.
Activists Leading the Way
- Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was an activist who led the way for civil rights in the north during the war.
- Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was also the first African American elected from New York state.
Voting Rights
- In 1944, the Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional to prevent African Americans from voting in Democratic primaries.
NAACP and CORE
- The main aim of the NAACP was to achieve equality through legal challenges and lobbying.
- The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) was founded by James Farmer.
- The tactic of non-violent protest, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, influenced the non-violent protest strategies of CORE.
Achieving Equality
- The NAACP aimed to achieve equality through legal challenges, lobbying, and education, as well as promoting African American representation in politics and the military.
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Explore the effects of the Second World War on civil rights in the USA with this quiz. Test your knowledge on how the war influenced African Americans' activism for civil rights during this period.
