Unit 4 Independent Study: Civil Rights Test

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What was the reaction of some Southern communities to the Brown decision?

They accepted it immediately

They refused to accept it (correct)

They were unaware of the decision

They were divided in their opinion

What did the Supreme Court order in 1955?

To desegregate schools more quickly (correct)

To maintain segregation in schools

To abolish public schools

To delay school desegregation

What was the term used by Martin Luther King Jr. to describe his approach to nonviolent resistance?

Soul force (correct)

Civil disobedience

Non-aggressive protest

Passive resistance

Where did the school desegregation issue reach a crisis in 1957?

Little Rock, Arkansas Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of conservationists in the debate over the environment?

Environmental protection Signup and view all the answers

What do some people argue is a negative consequence of environmental regulations?

Loss of jobs for workers Signup and view all the answers

What event in 1970 marked a significant turning point in environmental awareness?

Celebration of Earth Day Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of increased attention to environmental concerns?

Growing attention and support for environmental issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the main debate facing Americans regarding the environment?

Balancing economic growth and environmental protection Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for many Latinos to escape from their home countries?

To escape political persecution and poverty Signup and view all the answers

Which group has always made up the largest portion of the Latino community?

Mexican Americans Signup and view all the answers

When did many Mexicans arrive in the United States as temporary laborers?

During the 1940s and 1950s Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Mexican-American farm workers' organization?

To demand equal rights and respect for Latinos Signup and view all the answers

What kind of segregation was prevalent in the North?

De facto segregation Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the anger felt by many African Americans in the North?

Many episodes of violence Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of African Americans moving to Northern cities after World War II?

"White flight" from the cities to the suburbs Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the American Indian Movement (AIM)?

To demand greater rights for Native Americans Signup and view all the answers

What were two problems that Native Americans faced?

Lack of education and land rights Signup and view all the answers

What was one way Native Americans achieved greater rights?

Through the court system Signup and view all the answers

What did some young Native Americans form to demand greater rights?

The American Indian Movement (AIM) Signup and view all the answers

What was one issue that Latinos campaigned for?

Improved working conditions for farm workers Signup and view all the answers