US History Unit 15
when did women get the right to vote
1920
Latino
A person of Latin American origin.
Civil Rights Movement
Broad term used to describe the people and actions used between 1956 and 1968 to gain equal rights for African-Americans.
Which of the following statements best relates to the passages or speeches written by MLK?
Martin Luther King used his writings to advocate for the use of civil disobedience as a means to gain equal rights.
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and MAPA did what
Mexican American Political Party, worked within the political system to get people elected
what Governor was against desegregation
Orval Faubus of Arkansas
First wave feminism
Period of feminism during the late 19th Century and early 20th Century which was focused on suffrage and property rights.
The Anti-ERA campaign was led by future supporter of Ronald Reagan-
Phyllis Schlafly.
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 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.
Feminism
The advocacy of women's rights based on the equality between the sexes.
What event led to many women taking over jobs traditionally seen as "male" jobs?
World War II
Which of the following best summarizes the Bracero Program?
a diplomatioc agreement between the United States and Mexico that allowed for workers to enter the United States for farm work
when was the Montgomery boycott how long did it last
december 5th 1955, lasted 381 days
During the Chicano movement, the United Farm Workers organization was founded by Chavez and Huerta. Why was this organization established?
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
when did the Women's Liberation Movement begin
1960's
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
African-American civil rights organization closely associated with Martin Luther King Jr.
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.
who founded the AGIF, when, and what was its purpose
American G.I. Forum, Hector Perez Garcia, in 1948, focuses on Hispanic veterans issues, education and civil rights
Chicano Mural Movement
Artistic movement that created cultural solidarity between Mexican- Americans.
Which of the following Supreme Court rulings overturned the decision made in Plessy v. Ferguson?
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
Why were the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1968 significant?
Discrimination based on race, ethnicity, and origin were not allowed in school, public facilities, and housing.
true or false 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.
False
true or 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.
False
American Indian Movement
Group that advocated for rights of Native Americans founded in 1968
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.
Which of the following statements would be the best caption for the image? MARCH ON WASHINGTON DC
Hundreds of thousands march in Washington D.C. to show support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 where MLK gives his "I Have a Dream" speech.
why did the Selma to Montgomery march take place
Jimmy Lee Jackson was shot, on march 7th 1965 600 people marched met with violence, on March 31st it happened again 25,000 marched and were protected
How did La Raza differ from other Latino groups like LULAC or MAPA?
La Raza was a politically party that aimed to get their candidates elected while MAPA and LULAC worked within the two party system.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Law that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin.
Civil Rights Act of 1957
Legislation that focused on voting rights and supported Brown v. Board of Education; largely ineffective when it came to voting rights.
Match the following court cases with the statement that best reflects the decision's impact on minority rights. Hernandez v. Texas
Mexican Americans were protected by the 14th amendment and allowed to serve on juries
La Raza Unida
Mexican-Americans United, Former political party centered on Chicano nationalism that was formed in 1970's.
Black Panthers
Militant political organization founded in Oakland in 1966 to fight for black rights.
what organization did SNCC organize
Missisippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP), tried to gain seat in Democratic Party with Frannie Lou Hamer (women)
Which statement would be the best caption for the picture below? (MURAL)
Murals were a powerful way for Chicanos to express themselves and gain visibility.
Second wave feminism
Period of feminisms that began in the 1960's which focused on work equality and reproductive rights.
who started the Stop-ERA campaign and why
Phyllis Schlafy (a woman) argued that ERA would bring undesirable change for women
Student Nonviolent Coordinating (SNCC)
Pronounced "snick." Student organization responsible for organizing nonviolent resistance such as sit-ins and freedom rides.
Equal Rights Amendment
Proposed constitutional amendment that would have guaranteed equal rights regardless of sex; was never passed.
Hispanic
Relating to Spain or a Spanish-speaking country
who became the face of working women in the factory
Rosie the Riveter
who protested a walkout for mistreatment of Mexicans in school when was the walkout
Sal Castro and happened in March 1968
define SCLC
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
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.
What was the main goal of George Wallace and other Southern Democrats?
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 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-
Title IX
United Farm Workers (UFW)
Union of agricultural laborers founded by Cesar Chavez
where were the biggest riots after MLK death
Washington DC, Chicago, Baltimore and Kansas City
Roe v Wade
abortion was protected by the right to privacy in the constitution, after this passage abortion became legal across the US
Match the Women's Liberation Movement figure with achievements and ideas. Betty Friedan
author and founding member of NOW wrote about women not being fulfilled with their roles at home
Match the Women's Liberation Movement figure with achievements and ideas. Germaine Greer
author of the Female Eunuch who was known as a liberation feminist rather than an equality feminist
Match the following court cases with the statement that best reflects the decision's impact on minority rights. Delgado v. Bastrop ISD
based on ruling in Mendez v Westminster, segregation of Mexican Americans in Texas was illegal
What was the major goal of the Women's Liberation Movement in the 1960's?
be paid equally to men
how did the UFW negotiate a contract with grape growers
boycott grape growers
what did Hector Perez Garcia do that was important
brought up a case, Felix Longoria a veteran was refused burial by local funeral homes, Garcia was able to get him buried in Arlington Cemetery
what was UFW what was its purpose, who founded it
derived from the NFW, United Farm Workers founded by Caesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta in 1962, worked to negotiate better conditions for farm workers
Match the following court cases with the statement that best reflects the decision's impact on minority rights. White v. Regester
districts had to be redrawn into single member districts to help minority candidates get elected
role Betty Friedan's book The Feminine Mystique had in the Women's Liberation Movement?
explained that women were not always fulfilled with just housework and family
how was La Raza Unida successful
gained seats on city council, school boards, and mayoral positions in southwest Texas
The passage of the Equal Rights Amendment would have-
guaranteed equal rights and protection under the law for both men and women.
when and what was Brown II
in 1955, desegregation must take place
when was AIM formed who started it
in 1968, Activists Dennis Banks, George Mitchell, and Clyde Bellecourt (American Indian Movement)
what was the worst riot in history what are the statistics
in Detroit Michigan on July 23rd 1967, lasted five days, 43 killed, 1,000 injured, 7,200 arrested, 2,000 buildings destroyed, 30 mil in damages
Match the civil rights groups and their methods of action. Betty Friedan and NOW
lobby the government for gender equality
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
Match the civil rights groups and their methods of action. MLK and the SCLC
nonviolence resistance, boycotts, and marches
when was the Washington DC march who led it
on August 28th 1963, led by MLK, over 250,000 people marched from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial, to ensure the Civil Rights Bill was passed and were MLK gave his "I Have A Dream" speech
how was La Raza Unida unsuccessful
only able to gain political party in Texas and did poorly in 1978
what was The New Rights group
opposition to ERA helped Reagan get elected in 1980, paved the way for social conservatives
Match the following court cases with the statement that best reflects the decision's impact on minority rights. Edgewood ISD v. Kirby
ordered texas to change the way schools were founded so poor districts could get more money
what was the Bracero program expanded as and when did it end
part of the Agricultural Amendment Act ended in 1964
when was title IX passed and what did it do
passed in 1972, banned sex discrimination in educational settings
what was the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
passed in 1972, guaranteed equal rights among men and women under the law did not pass
what did the Students Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) ("snick") do
planned sit-ins and freedom rides
Match the Women's Liberation Movement figure with achievements and ideas. Gloria Steinem
political activist and author who started Ms Magazine and wrote about feminist issues ignored by the mainstream media
what did Malcom X do, where and how did he die
preached Muhammads islam, was an Islamic minister, called for armed self defense killed on February 21st 1965 in Harlem while giving a speech
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-
privacy
what was the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders, what was its purpose
referred to as the Kerner Commission, established by LBJ through executive order, contained 11 people who studied the riots
purpose of National Council on Indian Opportunity
reflecting the needs of Indian Americans
Match the civil rights groups and their methods of action. Huey Newton and the Black Panthers
resist, arm yourself, and demand reperations
what was a result of title IX
schools had to provide same opportunities for girls that boys had, which raised girls in sports programming also led to more women attending collage and entering the work force
Many in the women's movement for equality believed differences in men and women were-
socially constructed
what was title IX part of
the Education Amendments Act
what was formed to enforce the Civil Rights Act of 1964
the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
A common reason for immigration to the United States from Mexico during the mid-1900's was-
to find economic opportunities.
true or false 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
Match the civil rights groups and their methods of action. Chavez and the UFW
unionize to demand greater wages
reproductive rights equal protection under the law universal suffrage eore opportunities in the workforce Which of the following was not one of the goals of the Women's Liberation Movement of the 1960's?
universal suffrage
Match the following court cases with the statement that best reflects the decision's impact on minority rights. Mendez v. Westminster
unless their was a law for segregation, segregation was illegal. this decision was made in California
