Extending Civil Rights — Quiz Answers

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In 1969, protesters for American Indian rights occupied

A
Washington, DC.
B
New York.
C
Alcatraz Island.
D
Wounded Knee, South Dakota.
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One important result of the American Indian occupation in 1969 was that

A
it informed the public about the need for American Indians’ civil rights.
B
it allowed Alcatraz to be used for government purposes again.
C
it led to the formation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
D
it gave the government the chance to return American Indians’ lands.
4

The occupation of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, in 1973 was led by

A
Martin Luther King Jr.
B
Russell Means.
C
Cesar Chavez.
D
Dolores Huerta.
5

Why was Wounded Knee, South Dakota, an important place for American Indians?

A
It was the focus of a broken treaty with the government.
B
It was the site of a massacre by US troops in 1890.
C
It was the birthplace of Russell Means.
D
It was where some American Indians were forced to live during World War II.
6

Which ethnic group fought for immigration policy reform during the 1960s?

A
Mexican Americans
B
African Americans
C
Asian Americans
D
American Indians
7

The occupation of Alcatraz in 1969 finally ended when

A
the protestors convinced the government to enact reforms.
B
government officers removed the protestors.
C
unused government property was turned over to the protestors.
D
the National Congress of American Indians was formed.
8

Before becoming a leader for farm workers’ rights, Cesar Chavez was

A
a community organizer.
B
a college student.
C
a US Army officer.
D
a farm owner.
9

A major reason for the formation of groups like the National Congress of American Indians was

A
the inadequacy of efforts to improve the lives of American Indians.
B
American Indian activists’ refusal to work with the government.
C
President Kennedy’s unwillingness to help American Indians.
D
the need for new treaties between the US government and American Indians.
10

Which phrase best describes Cesar Chavez?

A
an activist at Alcatraz Island
B
an organizer of the American Indian Movement
C
a leader of the March on Washington
D
a cofounder of the United Farm Workers

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