Gr 12 History Ch 3: WHAT WERE THE REASONS FOR THE RISE OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT IN THE USA?

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What was the primary response to in the Civil Rights Movement?

Religious differences between Christians and Muslims

Economic inequality among different ethnic groups

Entrenched racial discrimination and segregation (correct)

Political disagreements between Democrats and Republicans

What were the Jim Crow laws primarily aimed at?

Institutionalizing racial segregation and discrimination (correct)

Protecting voting rights of African Americans

Establishing racial equality in education

Promoting fair housing practices

How were African Americans systematically disenfranchised?

Through economic boycotts and sanctions

Through laws and practices like literacy tests and poll taxes (correct)

Through violent protests and riots

Through peaceful demonstrations and marches

What was the significance of the Double V campaign during World War II?

It symbolized victory against fascism abroad and racism at home Signup and view all the answers

What global event inspired African Americans in their struggle for civil rights?

The post-war rise in anti-colonial movements Signup and view all the answers

How many African Americans served in various capacities during World War II?

Over one million Signup and view all the answers

What were the Jim Crow laws implemented in?

Southern states Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of African Americans serving in World War II?

They highlighted the stark inequities facing African Americans Signup and view all the answers

What period did the Great Migration of African Americans occur?

1916-1970 Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

State laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students were declared unconstitutional Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Great Migration on the demographic landscape of America?

It changed the demographic landscape of America Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of prominent African American intellectuals and activists?

They played critical roles in mobilizing African Americans and sympathetic whites Signup and view all the answers

What impact did television and media have on the civil rights movement?

It generated widespread outrage and sympathy for the civil rights cause Signup and view all the answers

What was the function of the NAACP?

It challenged segregation and discrimination through the legal system Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the urbanization of African Americans during the Great Migration?

It brought new economic opportunities and challenges, and placed African Americans in closer proximity to power structures, facilitating organized protest and advocacy Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the media coverage of racial injustice?

It generated widespread outrage and sympathy for the civil rights cause Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the Jim Crow laws in the Southern states?

The institutionalization of racial segregation and discrimination Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of African Americans serving in World War II?

A heightened awareness of the contradictions between the fight for democracy abroad and the lack of democratic rights at home Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor in the rise of the Civil Rights Movement?

The influence of the Anti-Colonial Movements around the world Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary mechanism used to disenfranchise African Americans?

Voting rights suppression through literacy tests and poll taxes Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of the Double V campaign during World War II?

The fight against fascism abroad and racism at home Signup and view all the answers

What was a major factor in the emergence of the Civil Rights Movement?

Systemic racial discrimination and segregation Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant context for the Civil Rights Movement?

The global anti-colonial movements Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Civil Rights Movement?

The elimination of racial discrimination and segregation Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the Great Migration on the demographic landscape of America?

A shift in the demographic landscape, exposing Northern and Western racism Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the NAACP's legal challenges in the 1930s and 1940s?

To systematically challenge segregation and discrimination through the legal system Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the media coverage of racial injustice on the civil rights movement?

It generated widespread outrage and sympathy for the civil rights cause Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the rise of prominent African American intellectuals and activists?

It spurred the movement and mobilized African Americans and sympathetic whites Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of African Americans moving to urban centers during the Great Migration?

New economic opportunities and challenges, and placement in closer proximity to power structures Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the NAACP's legal challenges in the 1930s and 1940s?

Key victories such as the 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Great Migration on the Civil Rights Movement?

It exposed Southern racism and challenged the notion that racism was solely a Northern issue Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the media in the Civil Rights Movement?

It played a crucial role in generating widespread outrage and sympathy for the civil rights cause Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the rise of the Civil Rights Movement?

Systemic racial discrimination and segregation Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of Jim Crow laws?

Institutionalization of racial segregation Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of African Americans serving in World War II?

Highlighting the contradictions between the fight for democracy abroad and the lack of democratic rights at home Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the post-war period?

Rise of anti-colonial movements around the world Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Movement?

To end systemic racial discrimination and segregation Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Double V campaign?

Symbolizing victory against fascism abroad and racism at home Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary mechanism used to disenfranchise African Americans?

Literacy tests and poll taxes Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor in the rise of the Civil Rights Movement?

Systemic racial discrimination and segregation Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary consequence of the urbanization of African Americans during the Great Migration?

Increased proximity to power structures, facilitating organized protest and advocacy Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of the NAACP's legal challenges in the 1930s and 1940s?

Challenging segregation and discrimination through the legal system Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the media coverage of racial injustice during the Civil Rights Movement?

It brought national attention to racial violence and discrimination, generating widespread outrage and sympathy Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Great Migration on the demographic landscape of America?

It changed the demographic landscape of America, exposing Northern and Western racism Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of prominent African American intellectuals and activists during the Civil Rights Movement?

They mobilized African Americans and sympathetic whites, advocating for civil rights and social change Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the NAACP's legal challenges in the 1930s and 1940s?

Key victories, including the 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of African Americans moving to urban centers during the Great Migration?

New economic opportunities and challenges, and proximity to power structures Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Great Migration on the Civil Rights Movement?

It facilitated the emergence of the Civil Rights Movement Signup and view all the answers

Gr 12 History Ch 3: WHAT WERE THE REASONS FOR THE RISE OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT IN THE USA?

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What was the primary response to in the Civil Rights Movement?

What were the Jim Crow laws primarily aimed at?

How were African Americans systematically disenfranchised?

What was the significance of the Double V campaign during World War II?

What global event inspired African Americans in their struggle for civil rights?

How many African Americans served in various capacities during World War II?

What were the Jim Crow laws implemented in?

What was a result of African Americans serving in World War II?

What period did the Great Migration of African Americans occur?

What was the outcome of the 1954 Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

What was the outcome of the Great Migration on the demographic landscape of America?

What was the role of prominent African American intellectuals and activists?

What impact did television and media have on the civil rights movement?

What was the function of the NAACP?

What was the significance of the urbanization of African Americans during the Great Migration?

What was the significance of the media coverage of racial injustice?

What was a major consequence of the Jim Crow laws in the Southern states?

What was a significant outcome of African Americans serving in World War II?

What was a key factor in the rise of the Civil Rights Movement?

What was the primary mechanism used to disenfranchise African Americans?

What was a key aspect of the Double V campaign during World War II?

What was a major factor in the emergence of the Civil Rights Movement?

What was a significant context for the Civil Rights Movement?

What was the primary goal of the Civil Rights Movement?

What was a major consequence of the Great Migration on the demographic landscape of America?

What was the primary goal of the NAACP's legal challenges in the 1930s and 1940s?

What was the impact of the media coverage of racial injustice on the civil rights movement?

What was the significance of the rise of prominent African American intellectuals and activists?

What was a consequence of African Americans moving to urban centers during the Great Migration?

What was the outcome of the NAACP's legal challenges in the 1930s and 1940s?

What was the significance of the Great Migration on the Civil Rights Movement?

What was the role of the media in the Civil Rights Movement?

What was the primary reason for the rise of the Civil Rights Movement?

What was the main consequence of Jim Crow laws?

What was the significance of African Americans serving in World War II?

What was the significance of the post-war period?

What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Movement?

What was the significance of the Double V campaign?

What was the primary mechanism used to disenfranchise African Americans?

What was a key factor in the rise of the Civil Rights Movement?

What was a primary consequence of the urbanization of African Americans during the Great Migration?

What was a key aspect of the NAACP's legal challenges in the 1930s and 1940s?

What was the significance of the media coverage of racial injustice during the Civil Rights Movement?

What was the impact of the Great Migration on the demographic landscape of America?

What was the role of prominent African American intellectuals and activists during the Civil Rights Movement?

What was the outcome of the NAACP's legal challenges in the 1930s and 1940s?

What was a consequence of African Americans moving to urban centers during the Great Migration?

What was the significance of the Great Migration on the Civil Rights Movement?

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