22 Questions
What was the reaction of some Southern communities to the Brown decision?
They refused to accept it
What did the Supreme Court order in 1955?
To desegregate schools more quickly
What was the term used by Martin Luther King Jr. to describe his approach to nonviolent resistance?
Soul force
Where did the school desegregation issue reach a crisis in 1957?
Little Rock, Arkansas
What is the main concern of conservationists in the debate over the environment?
Environmental protection
What do some people argue is a negative consequence of environmental regulations?
Loss of jobs for workers
What event in 1970 marked a significant turning point in environmental awareness?
Celebration of Earth Day
What was the result of increased attention to environmental concerns?
Growing attention and support for environmental issues
What is the main debate facing Americans regarding the environment?
Balancing economic growth and environmental protection
What was the primary reason for many Latinos to escape from their home countries?
To escape political persecution and poverty
Which group has always made up the largest portion of the Latino community?
Mexican Americans
When did many Mexicans arrive in the United States as temporary laborers?
During the 1940s and 1950s
What was the main goal of the Mexican-American farm workers' organization?
To demand equal rights and respect for Latinos
What kind of segregation was prevalent in the North?
De facto segregation
What was the result of the anger felt by many African Americans in the North?
Many episodes of violence
What was a major consequence of African Americans moving to Northern cities after World War II?
"White flight" from the cities to the suburbs
What was the main difference between de facto and de jure segregation?
De facto segregation was by practice, while de jure segregation was by law
What was the purpose of the American Indian Movement (AIM)?
To demand greater rights for Native Americans
What were two problems that Native Americans faced?
Lack of education and land rights
What was one way Native Americans achieved greater rights?
Through the court system
What did some young Native Americans form to demand greater rights?
The American Indian Movement (AIM)
What was one issue that Latinos campaigned for?
Improved working conditions for farm workers
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