UNIT 15

Match the following court cases with the statement that best reflects the decision's impact on minority rights. a.Mendez v. Westminster b.Delgado v. Bastrop ISD c.Hernandez v. Texas d.White v. Regester e.Edgewood ISD v. Kirby 1. Based on the ruling in Mendez v. Westminster, segregation of Mexican-Americans in Texas was illelgal. 2.Ordered Texas to change the way schools were funded so poor districts could get more money. 3. Unless their was a law for segregation, segregation was illegal. This decision was made in California. 4.Districts had to be redrawn into single member districts to help minority candidates get elected. 5.Mexican Americans were protected by the 14th Amendment and allowed to serve on juries.

a.3 b.1 c.5 d.4 e.2

What was the major goal of the Women's Liberation Movement in the 1960's? be paid equally to men voting rights for women access to domestic work property rights for women

be paid equally to men

Which of the following best describes the role Betty Friedan's book The Feminine Mystique had in the Women's Liberation Movement? convinced women that their roles in the home were fulfilling supported the idea that women were biologically inferior to men made the argument that women should only be employed prior to marriage and having children explained that women were not always fulfilled with just housework and family

explained that women were not always fulfilled with just housework and family

Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez were different than Martin Luther King Jr. because they advocated violent uprisings as a way to get the United Farm Workers union recognized as a bargaining power. true false

false

The term Latino refers to the group of people that are from different Spanish speaking countries. While they are from a variety of different countries, they all have a shared set of political, economic, and social concerns. true false

false

Which of the following was a long term effect of Title IX, part of the Education Amendments Act? near equality between men and women in graduation rates at law schools the development of girls athletic programs at schools less women entering the workforce and more staying at home with children pay equity for men and women doing the same type of work

near equality between men and women in graduation rates at law schools

In Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court ruled that women had a right to terminate their pregnancy in the first three months and this right was protected by the constitutional right to- freedom of speech. privacy. the pursuit of happiness. due process.

privacy

Many in the women's movement for equality believed differences in men and women were- socially constructed. reasons for inequality. biological. caused by women.

socially constructed.

The passage of the Equal Rights Amendment would have- resulted in women being drafted into the military. guaranteed equal rights and protection under the law for both men and women. given all races equal rights and protection under the law. overturned Roe v. Wade and made abortion illegal across the nation.

guaranteed equal rights and protection under the law for both men and women.

A common reason for immigration to the United States from Mexico during the mid-1900's was- to avoid political oppression to avoid religious persecution to escape war to find economic opportunities

to find economic opportunities

During the Chicano movement, the United Farm Workers organization was founded by Chavez and Huerta. Why was this organization established? to help migrant workers obtain citizenship in the U.S. to gain fair wages and push for better working conditions to change the requirements for the Bracero program to establish better trade relations with Mexico

to gain fair wages and push for better working conditions

What was the goal of the American Indian Movement? to highlight the conditions of the American Indian and advocate for change to use violence to disrupt the status quo of the treatment of Native Americans to push for legislation that would allow Native Americans Constitutional rights. to advocate for the development of reservations

to highlight the conditions of the American Indian and advocate for change

In the 1960's, Latinos living in the United States were more likely to face unemployment and poverty when compared to the white population. true false

true

How was the work of Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, Hector Perez Garcia, and Betty Friedan similar? All of them worked towards equal opportunities and civil rights for marginalized groups. They were all skilled labor organizers and worked with unions to gain better pay for their causes. All of them worked tirelessly to secure rights and better employment opportunities for women. The desegregation of schools can be attributed to their work in education policy.

All of them worked towards equal opportunities and civil rights for marginalized groups.

Which of the following Supreme Court rulings overturned the decision made in Plessy v. Ferguson? White v. Regester sweatt v. Painter Hernandez v. Texas Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka

Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka

Why were the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968 significant? Segregation laws were overturned because of the Civil Right Act forcing schools to integrate. Voting rights were given to African-Americans and protected by the federal government. Discrimination based on race, ethnicity, and origin were not allowed in school, public facilities, and housing. Equal protection of the law was given to both men and women, regardless of race, ethnicity, or origin.

Discrimination based on race, ethnicity, and origin were not allowed in school, public facilities, and housing.

Match the Women's Liberation Movement figure with achievements and ideas. Gloria Steinem Germaine Greer Betty Friedan

Gloria Steinmen: Political activist and author who started Ms. magazine and wrote about feminist issues ignored by the mainstream media. Germaine Greer: Author of the Female Eunuch who was known as a liberation feminist rather than an equality feminist. Betty Friedan: Founding member of NOW...

How did Hector Perez Garcia make an impact early on in the Chicano movement? His influence resulted in the first Mexican-American veteran burial in Arlington National Cemetery. He changed school segregation laws in Texas by challenging the Supreme Court. He was a prominent artist bringing awareness to Chicano culture with his large, public murals. He organized a march in Washington D.C. to bring awareness to discrimination against Mexican-American

His influence resulted in the first Mexican-American veteran burial in Arlington National Cemetery.

How did La Raza differ from other Latino groups like LULAC or MAPA? -La Raza was inclusive of all Latinos regardless of where they came from while LULAC only represented Mexican immigrants. -La Raza only focused on political rights where as MAPA was a political party aimed at getting their candidates elected in the Southwest. -MAPA was successful in getting several candidates elected at the local level while La Raza was successful at the state level. -La Raza was a politically party that aimed to get their candidates elected while MAPA and LULAC worked within the two party system.

La Raza was a politically party that aimed to get their candidates elected while MAPA and LULAC worked within the two party system.

"We know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor: it must be demanded by the oppressed." From Dr. King's "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed" we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." From Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech Which of the following statements best relates to the passages written by MLK? Immediately following the letter from Birmingham Jail, riots broke out across the nation forcing MLK to follow up with "I Have a Dream." Martin Luther King delivered both speeches in a public forum and gained international fame because both were televised. Martin Luther King used his writings to advocate for the use of civil disobedience as a means to gain equal rights. The speeches were a way to communicate to his followers that they should not give up their fight and use physical violence if needed.

Martin Luther King used his writings to advocate for the use of civil disobedience as a means to gain equal rights.

Which statement would be the best caption for the picture below? (chinoco mural) Art became an important tool of defiance during the Chicano movement. Symbolic murals were painted in hidden places because Chicanos wanted to remain outside of mainstream society. The illustrators of these works of art avoided making political statements. Murals were a powerful way for Chicanos to express themselves and gain visibility.

Murals were a powerful way for Chicanos to express themselves and gain visibility.

The Anti-ERA campaign was led by future supporter of Ronald Reagan- Margaret Mead. Phyllis Schlafly. Gloria Steinem. Germaine Greer.

Phyllis Schlafly

Which of the following Supreme Court cases was overturned by the ruling in Brown v. Board of Education? White v. Register Edgewood ISD v. Kirby Hernandez v. Texas Plessy v. Ferguson

Plessy v. Ferguson

Rosa Parks once said "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in." Which of the following statements does the quote most align with? The Civil Rights Movement started with Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat and the ruling in Brown v. Board of Education that mandated integration on public transit. The arrest of Rosa Parks set off a series of events including the 1967 Montgomery Riot, one of the largest riots in American History. When Rosa Parks refused to leave the white only lunch counter she was arrested and the SNCC organized a march in her honor. The Montgomery Bus Boycott, which lasted over a year, is a direct result of Rosa Parks refusing to move to the colored section of the bus.

The Montgomery Bus Boycott, which lasted over a year, is a direct result of Rosa Parks refusing to move to the colored section of the bus

Match the civil rights groups and their methods of action. a. MLK and the SCLC b.Huey Newton and the Black Panthers c.Chavez and the UFW d.Betty Friedan and NOW 1. lobby government for gender equality 2.unionize to demand greater wages 3. resist, arm yourself and demand for reparations 4.nonviolent resistance, boycotts, marches

a. 4 b.3 c.2 d.1

How were Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez successful in getting grape growers to recognize UFW? They organized and got consumers and grocers to not buy grapes grown in California. They got Congress to pass legislation. They appealed to the Governor of California. They inspired violent protests in California.

They organized and got consumers and grocers to not buy grapes grown in California.

What was the main goal of George Wallace and other Southern Democrats? They hoped to change policy through litigation to keep schools segregated. They hoped to expedite integration of public schools. They wanted to maintain the status quo and keep segregation. They wanted to bring in the National Guard to keep schools segregated.

They wanted to maintain the status quo and keep segregation

Which of the following statements best summarizes the contributions made by Thurgood Marshall? Thurgood Marshall advocated for racial equality and led a march on Washington D.C. and organized a bus boycott in Alabama. Because Thurgood Marshall was the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, he was able to overturn Plessy v. Ferguson because of its negative impacts on African-Americans. Because Thurgood Marshall worked for the NAACP, he was able to lobby legislatures who eventually passed legislation banning school segregation. Thurgood Marshall made a lasting impact on racial discrimination by arguing several cases for the NAACP including the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education.

Thurgood Marshall made a lasting impact on racial discrimination by arguing several cases for the NAACP including the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education.

Sex discrimination in educational settings was made illegal by- the Community Facilities Act. Roe v Wade. the ERA. Title IX.

Title IX

What event led to many women taking over jobs traditionally seen as "male" jobs? World War I The Women's Liberation Movement Vietnam War World War II

WW II

Which of the following best summarizes the Bracero Program? a refugee settlement program in which the United States agreed to take in thousands of refugees from Mexico the United States' plan to restrict immigration to the United States from Mexico because of a surplus of farm workers the Mexican government's plan to work with the United States government to develop agriculture in Mexico to stimulate trade between the two nations a diplomatioc agreement between the United States and Mexico that allowed for workers to enter the United States for farm work

a diplomatioc agreement between the United States and Mexico that allowed for workers to enter the United States for farm work

Which of the following was not one of the goals of the Women's Liberation Movement of the 1960's? reproductive rights equal protection under the law universal suffrage more opportunities in the workforce

universal suffrage