Question 1

Which of the following is true about slavery prior to the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

A)   Slaves were a very small portion of the population in the South.
B)   Slavery had faded as an important source of the southern economy.
C)   Slaves made up almost half of the population in the South.
D)   Slavery had spread to the North, having been legalized there in the 1840s.
E)   Only slaves brought to the country before 1800 could be legally freed.

Question 2

The majority of hate crimes target which factor?

Accepted Answer

A)   nationality
B)   religion
C)   race
D)   gender
E)   sexual orientation

Question 3

The belief that women were not strong enough to compete in the business world was called "protectionism."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which president ordered the integration of the U.S. armed services?

Accepted Answer

A)   Franklin Roosevelt
B)   Harry Truman
C)   Dwight Eisenhower
D)   John F. Kennedy
E)   Lyndon Johnson

Question 5

Why did the NAACP decide to challenge segregation in law schools before challenging it more broadly?

Accepted Answer

A)   The gap in quality between all-white and all-black law schools was greater than any other segregated part of society.
B)   The Supreme Court had ruled segregated law schools illegal in the 1890s.
C)   No law schools admitted blacks in the 1930s.
D)   The president had asked them to begin with this policy area.
E)   The NAACP believed Supreme Court justices would be most familiar with law schools.

Question 6

Which amendment abolished slavery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Thirteenth Amendment
B)   Fifteenth Amendment
C)   Nineteenth Amendment
D)   Twenty-first Amendment
E)   First Amendment

Question 7

What is the crucial point of contention in the debate over using race to determine college admissions?

Accepted Answer

A)   strict scrutiny
B)   equal protection
C)   due process
D)   gender quotas
E)   viewpoint diversity

Question 8

Racial profiling of Latinos in what state, as part of Sheriff Joe Arpaio's policing of illegal immigration, was described by an expert as "the most egregious" he had ever seen?

Accepted Answer

A)   Texas
B)   California
C)   Arizona
D)   Florida
E)   New York

Question 9

What was a result of the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act?

Accepted Answer

A)   The percentage of women in the workplace increased.
B)   The Democratic Party began winning southern states in presidential elections.
C)   The gap between white and black voting rates narrowed.
D)   The Supreme Court became more responsive to the needs of minorities.
E)   Women gained the right to vote.

Question 10

Before the 1960s, what was the principal tactic used by members of the civil rights movement to press their cause?

Accepted Answer

A)   nonviolent protest
B)   sit-ins
C)   legal action
D)   voting
E)   violent protests

Question 11

Before the 1950s, schools in many parts of the country were segregated because it was mandated by law. What kind of segregation is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   de jure
B)   de minimis
C)   de facto
D)   unimpeachable
E)   de rigueur

Question 12

The Seneca Falls convention in 1848 was an important early moment in the history of which group's push for civil rights?

Accepted Answer

A)   African Americans
B)   Asian Americans
C)   women
D)   Native Americans
E)   Latinos

Question 13

Which of these groups was the first to push for desegregation?

Accepted Answer

A)   National Organization for Women
B)   Nation of Islam
C)   National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
D)   Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
E)   World Trade Organization C

Question 14

What was the role of social movements in advancing African-American civil rights in the United States? What is the difference between a social movement and other forms of political action? What tactics did the civil rights movement of the 1960s adopt to achieve its goals? Why did it work? Support your answers with specific examples from the textbook.

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Question 15

What did the 1964 Civil Rights Act achieve?

Accepted Answer

A)   It barred discrimination specifically in the housing industry.
B)   It banned segregation in public places.
C)   It put federal election monitors in place in the South to ensure the voting rights of African Americans.
D)   It outlawed slavery.
E)   It gave women the right to vote.

Question 16

Civil rights are:

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A)   rights defendants have in civil trials.
B)   guarantees of equal protection under the law.
C)   prohibitions on government action against individuals.
D)   another name for civil liberties.
E)   guarantees of equality of outcomes.

Question 17

Compare and contrast the political history of African Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans. What are the similarities and differences in how they have been treated politically? What political factors might explain the differences?

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The political history of African Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans in the United States is marked by similar patterns of marginalization and discrimination, but with some distinct differences in their experiences.

African Americans have a long history of political struggle, from the era of slavery and Jim Crow laws to the Civil Rights Movement and ongoing efforts for racial equality. They have faced systemic racism and disenfranchisement, including barriers to voting and political representation.

Similarly, Latinos have faced political challenges, including discrimination and exclusion from political participation. They have also fought for civil rights and political representation, particularly in areas with large Latino populations such as the Southwest and California.

Native Americans have a unique political history, as they were the original inhabitants of the land that is now the United States. They have faced colonization, displacement, and forced assimilation, as well as ongoing struggles for sovereignty and self-determination.

While all three groups have faced political marginalization and discrimination, there are also differences in their experiences. For example, African Americans have been able to make significant gains in political representation, with the election of the first African American President, Barack Obama. Latinos have also made political strides, with increased representation in Congress and state legislatures. However, Native Americans continue to face challenges in gaining political power and sovereignty, with ongoing disputes over land rights and tribal sovereignty.

Several political factors may help explain these differences. One factor is the historical context of each group's relationship with the U.S. government. African Americans and Latinos have been part of the American political system since the founding of the country, albeit in marginalized and oppressed roles. Native Americans, on the other hand, have a distinct history as sovereign nations, which has led to different political dynamics and challenges.

Additionally, demographic factors play a role in political power. African Americans and Latinos make up sizable portions of the U.S. population, which has given them some leverage in seeking political representation. Native Americans, on the other hand, have smaller populations and are often concentrated in specific regions, which can limit their political influence.

Overall, the political history of African Americans, Latinos, and Native Americans in the United States is marked by both similarities and differences in their experiences of marginalization and discrimination. While each group has made strides in political representation and civil rights, they continue to face unique challenges in their efforts for equality and justice.

Question 18

Which of the following is a question of civil rights rather than of civil liberties?

Accepted Answer

A)   the right to attend a political rally
B)   access to an abortion
C)   newspaper articles publishing government information
D)   accessibility to a business for a person in a wheelchair
E)   the right to freely choose one's religious beliefs

Question 19

What is "white flight"?

Accepted Answer

A)   when whites move from the cities and suburbs into rural areas because of crime
B)   when whites move into the South, in response to the movement of African Americans to the North
C)   the movement of African Americans to the North to avoid violent whites in the South
D)   when whites move from cities to suburbs because of school integration
E)   when whites move from rural areas into the suburbs because of lack of infrastructure

Question 20

What guaranteed women the right to vote across the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   Voting Rights Act of 1965
B)   Nineteenth Amendment
C)   Fifteenth Amendment
D)   Equal Rights Amendment
E)   Civil Rights Act of 1964

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What is the crucial point of contention in the debate over using race to determine college admissions?

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