AnswersSTPSB_U.S. History CR 2627 HailwoodCivil Rights and Voting Rights

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

A
President Kennedy’s unwillingness to help American Indians.
B
American Indian activists’ refusal to work with the government.
C
the inadequacy of efforts to improve the lives of American Indians.
D
the need for new treaties between the US government and American Indians.
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The occupation of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, in 1973 was led by

A
Dolores Huerta.
B
Cesar Chavez.
C
Russell Means.
D
Martin Luther King Jr.
4

In 1969, protesters for American Indian rights occupied

A
Alcatraz Island.
B
Washington, DC.
C
New York.
D
Wounded Knee, South Dakota.
5

The internment of Japanese Americans resulted in

A
forced relocation.
B
restricted immigration.
C
the denial of citizenship.
D
inclusion in the workforce.
6

The occupation of Alcatraz in 1969 finally ended when

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

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

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

One important result of the American Indian occupation in 1969 was that

A
it led to the formation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
B
it allowed Alcatraz to be used for government purposes again.
C
it gave the government the chance to return American Indians’ lands.
D
it informed the public about the need for American Indians’ civil rights.
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Which ethnic group fought for immigration policy reform and labor protections during the 1960s?

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

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