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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of institutional racism?

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

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

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

    What was influenced by the civil rights movement?

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

    What was a goal of the civil rights movement?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is a significant factor contributing to educational disparities?

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

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

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

    What is a consequence of economic disparities?

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

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

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

    What is a factor influencing economic disparities?

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

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