Gr 12 History Ch 3: Long term gains
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What kind of institutions were included in the gains made by African Americans?

  • Only major public institutions
  • Historically black colleges and universities, and major public and private institutions (correct)
  • Only private institutions
  • Only historically black colleges and universities

What is a significant issue that remains despite the gains made by African Americans?

  • Increased life expectancy
  • Racial equality
  • Higher education rates
  • Persistent poverty (correct)

What influences economic disparities between African Americans and their white counterparts?

  • Racial equality
  • Historical equalities
  • Lack of education
  • Systemic barriers and historical inequities (correct)

What is a result of disparities in educational achievement and economic status?

<p>Compounded issues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of institutional racism?

<p>Higher rates of incarceration and police violence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge that remains despite the gains made by African Americans?

<p>Educational and economic disparities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent judicial rulings?

<p>Legal abolition of segregation and discrimination in public schools and housing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a focus of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

<p>Elimination of voter suppression tactics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was an outcome of the increased awareness raised by the civil rights movement?

<p>Increased federal spending on social programs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was an effect of civil rights legislation and affirmative action policies?

<p>Improved access to higher education and employment opportunities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the civil rights movement?

<p>Increased social and economic mobility for African Americans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of the civil rights movement?

<p>Significant increase in the number of African Americans attending and graduating from universities and colleges (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was influenced by the civil rights movement?

<p>Discrimination beyond race, including gender and disability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a goal of the civil rights movement?

<p>To address broader discriminatory practices beyond race (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reason for the persistence of poverty among African Americans?

<p>Historical inequities and systemic barriers in education, employment, and housing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following institutions has been criticized for systemic racism?

<p>Criminal justice system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of educational and economic disparities?

<p>Compounded issues such as school funding inequalities and discrimination in hiring practices (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge that remains despite the gains made by African Americans?

<p>Persistent poverty and economic disparities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that contributes to the persistence of economic disparities?

<p>Systemic barriers in education, employment, and housing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of institutional racism in the criminal justice system?

<p>Higher rates of incarceration and police violence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent judicial rulings?

<p>Legal abolition of segregation and discrimination in public schools and housing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a broader discriminatory practice that was addressed by the civil rights movement?

<p>Gender-based discrimination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

<p>Elimination of literacy tests and poll taxes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was an outcome of the increased awareness raised by the civil rights movement regarding inequality and poverty?

<p>Increased federal spending on social programs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the civil rights legislation and affirmative action policies?

<p>Increased social and economic mobility for African Americans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the civil rights movement in terms of education?

<p>Increased number of African Americans attending and graduating from universities and colleges (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of the civil rights movement in terms of political participation?

<p>Increased political participation of African Americans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was an outcome of the civil rights movement in terms of social programs?

<p>Expansion of social security benefits (A), Increase in food assistance programs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary consequence of persistent poverty among African Americans?

<p>Reduced economic mobility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant factor contributing to educational disparities?

<p>School funding inequalities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of institutional racism in the criminal justice system?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of economic disparities?

<p>Limited access to quality healthcare (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a persistent challenge facing African Americans despite gains made?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor influencing economic disparities?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following civil rights legislation eliminated voter suppression tactics such as literacy tests and poll taxes?

<p>Voting Rights Act of 1965 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary outcome of the civil rights movement in terms of social programs?

<p>Increased federal support for the needy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following areas was influenced by the civil rights movement beyond race?

<p>Gender and disability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of civil rights legislation and affirmative action policies in terms of education and employment?

<p>Improved access to higher education and employment opportunities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a result of the increased awareness raised by the civil rights movement?

<p>Increased federal support for the needy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the civil rights movement in terms of education?

<p>A significant increase in the number of African Americans attending and graduating from universities and colleges (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary outcome of the civil rights movement in terms of political participation?

<p>Increased political participation of African Americans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the civil rights movement in terms of social and economic mobility?

<p>Increased social and economic mobility within the African American community (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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