Extending Civil Rights — Unit test Answers

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Which best describes the events that occurred in 1957 at Central High School?

Orval Faubus sent troops to resist integration, and President Eisenhower sent troops to enforce it.

Local citizens protested integration, and President Eisenhower ordered Orval Faubus to send National Guard troops.

Local citizens protested integration, and Orval Faubus sent National Guard troops to enforce it.

Orval Faubus sent troops to enforce integration, and President Eisenhower sent troops to prevent violence.

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

violent protests organized by his followers

a rejection of Islamic customs and beliefs

growing tensions with the Nation of Islam

separatist beliefs regarding race

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

Alcatraz was meant to protest broken treaties.

Wounded Knee resulted in the deaths of several people.

Wounded Knee took place on federal property.

Alcatraz was symbolic of suffering by American Indians.

Which factor contributed to the Watts Riots of 1965?

racism against white officers

fear that segregation would end

frustration with the civil rights movement

anger over unemployment and police brutality

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

civil rights leaders

police officers

the media

federal troops

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