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Civil Rights — Test Answers

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After the 1964 election, President Johnson believed that

A
he had public support to continue his social programs.
B
the public no longer cared about Kennedy’s legacy.
C
he would never be able to win political office again.
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American Indians staged an occupation in 1969

A
to raise awareness about unfair treatment.
B
to protest the lack of educational opportunities.
C
to end poverty on American Indian reservations.
3

In December of 1956, the Supreme Court ended the bus boycott by ruling that

A
Alabama’s segregation laws were unconstitutional.
B
Montgomery’s segregation laws were constitutional.
C
the military should be integrated as quickly as possible.
4

James Meredith took his case against the University of Mississippi to

A
the US Supreme Court.
B
the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
C
the university’s admissions board.
5

Which factor led to the death of Malcolm X in 1965?

A
violent protests organized by his followers
B
growing tensions with the Nation of Islam
C
a rejection of Islamic customs and beliefs
6

Martin Luther King Jr.’s and Robert F. Kennedy’s deaths had a huge impact on the nation because both men

A
had been strong leaders in the counterculture movement.
B
had served in President Johnson’s Cabinet.
C
had worked to bring about racial equality and end poverty.
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Which statement best describes the Warren Court of the 1950s and 1960s?

A
The Warren Court made rulings that caused little controversy at the time but affected Americans’ lives in ways no one expected.
B
The Warren Court made rulings that maintained the status quo but are now considered controversial.
C
The Warren Court made rulings that were controversial at the time but continue to shape American society.
8

Which did President Kennedy send to the universities of Alabama and Mississippi in 1963?

A
civil rights leaders
B
police officers
C
federal troops
9

The Warren Court ruled that official prayer in public schools is unconstitutional because it violates

A
a right not explicitly named in the Constitution.
B
the right of students to assemble peacefully.
C
the clause barring government from establishing religion.
10

Which aspect of the March on Washington sent a powerful statement to the United States and the world?

A
the size of the crowd that attended
B
the presence of foreign leaders
C
the lack of famous celebrities
11

Which statement best describes President Lyndon Johnson?

A
Johnson helped the United States transition after Kennedy’s death by honoring his predecessor’s policies.
B
Johnson declared that a period of mourning was not a good time to change government policies.
C
Johnson helped the people of the United States put the Kennedy presidency behind them by proposing different policies.
12

Brown v. Board of Education marked the NAACP’s greatest success in its fight to

A
build African American public schools.
B
end segregation in all public education.
C
remove Chief Justice Warren from the Supreme Court.
13

One major difference between the occupations of Alcatraz in 1969 and Wounded Knee in 1973 was that

A
Alcatraz was symbolic of suffering by American Indians.
B
Wounded Knee resulted in the deaths of several people.
C
Wounded Knee took place on federal property.
14

Which statement is true of most World War II African American military units?

A
They were better paid than white units.
B
They were paid the same as white units.
C
They were kept from combat roles.
15

Why did Malcolm X leave the Nation of Islam?

A
He disagreed with its separatist views.
B
He believed that Christianity could unify races.
C
He disagreed with its religious views.
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Which best describes the circumstances that led to Brown v. Board of Education ?

A
An 8-year-old girl had to walk through a dangerous area to attend an African American school each day.
B
Orval Faubus sent the Arkansas National Guard to block African American students from attending white schools.
C
A state university permitted an African American student to attend but not interact with white students.
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Why did some Democrats oppose Hubert Humphrey in his 1968 race for the presidency?

A
They wanted President Johnson to run for a second full term.
B
They did not like his association with the administration’s Vietnam policy.
C
They refused to back a Republican candidate for President.

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