Civil Rights Quiz Rippee 4th
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Chapter 5 from the book, reading, and class.
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In the case of Plessy v. Ferguson,
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The principle of “separate but equal” was used to justify segregation
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Housing discrimination was forbidden
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The principle of “separate but equal” was overturned
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School busing was allowed to remedy racial segregation
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United States citizenship and all rights that go with it were granted to former slaves
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A. The principle of “separate but equal” was used to justify segregationExplanation
The correct answer is that the principle of "separate but equal" was used to justify segregation. This refers to the legal doctrine that allowed racial segregation in public facilities as long as they were deemed to be equal in quality. This principle was established in the Plessy v. Ferguson case in 1896, where the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine. This decision had significant implications for the civil rights movement and perpetuated racial inequality and discrimination for many years.Rate this question:
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Jim Crow laws were those that
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Were enacted by Southern Whites in the late nineteenth century to segregate African Americans from Whites
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The North enforced in the South in the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, granting rights to former slaves
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Sought to end segregation and bring the races into closer contact with one another
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Justified slavery and set codes for slaves’ behavior
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Established slavery and contract law regulating the slave trade
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A. Were enacted by Southern Whites in the late nineteenth century to segregate African Americans from WhitesExplanation
The correct answer is that Jim Crow laws were enacted by Southern Whites in the late nineteenth century to segregate African Americans from Whites. This answer accurately reflects the historical context and purpose of the Jim Crow laws, which were a series of state and local laws that enforced racial segregation and discrimination in the Southern United States. These laws were implemented after the Reconstruction era following the Civil War and were aimed at maintaining white supremacy and denying African Americans equal rights and opportunities.Rate this question:
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- 3.
In Brown v. Board of Education (1954), the Supreme Court
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Ordered the Topeka school district to spend more money on Black schools
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Enunciated the principle of equal but separate
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Ruled that the visible signs of education were substantially equal between Black schools and White ones
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Enunciated the principle of separate but equal
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Ruled that school segregation was inherently unequal
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E. Ruled that school segregation was inherently unequalExplanation
The correct answer is that the Supreme Court ruled that school segregation was inherently unequal. This ruling in Brown v. Board of Education in 1954 declared that the practice of separating students based on race in public schools was inherently discriminatory and violated the principle of equal protection under the law guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution. This landmark decision marked a significant turning point in the civil rights movement and set the stage for desegregation efforts in schools across the country.Rate this question:
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- 4.
De facto educational segregation occurs
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By forced school busing to separate the races
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By forced school busing to integrate the races
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When segregated classrooms occur within an integrated school
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By law
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By the reality of neighborhood schools located in areas that happen to be racially segregated
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E. By the reality of neighborhood schools located in areas that happen to be racially segregatedExplanation
The correct answer is "by the reality of neighborhood schools located in areas that happen to be racially segregated." This explanation suggests that educational segregation happens because schools in certain neighborhoods are racially segregated. This means that students in these neighborhoods are more likely to attend schools with students of the same race, leading to segregation in education.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In 1964, Congress prohibited federal aid to schools that remained segregated in the
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Civil Rights Act
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No Child Left Behind Act
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National Education Act
- D.
Equal Opportunity Act
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Equality of Education Act
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A. Civil Rights ActExplanation
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark legislation that aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination in various aspects of American society, including education. It prohibited federal aid to schools that remained segregated, thereby incentivizing schools to desegregate in order to receive federal funding. This act played a crucial role in advancing equal educational opportunities for all students, regardless of their race or ethnicity.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Suffrage refers to
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The practice of de facto slavery rather than de jure slavery
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The legal segregation of the races or of men and women in hotels, motels, restaurants, and other public places
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The hardships endured to obtain civil rights for African Americans and equal rights for women
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The legal right to vote
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The practice of shackling slaves working in fields so they could not run away
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D. The legal right to voteExplanation
Suffrage refers to the legal right to vote. This term specifically denotes the right and ability of individuals to participate in the democratic process by casting their votes in elections. It encompasses the idea of having a voice and a say in the governance and decision-making of a country or community. Suffrage is a fundamental aspect of democracy, ensuring that citizens have the power to elect their representatives and shape the direction of their society.Rate this question:
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- 7.
One consequence of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was
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Dramatic increase in the number of African Americans registered to vote
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Increased access of Blacks to public accommodations
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The increased use of gerrymandering
- D.
Decreased involvement of federal officials in state election procedures
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An increase in segregation
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A. Dramatic increase in the number of African Americans registered to voteExplanation
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting practices. One consequence of this act was a dramatic increase in the number of African Americans registered to vote. The act prohibited literacy tests and other discriminatory voting practices, making it easier for African Americans to exercise their right to vote. This led to a significant increase in voter registration among African Americans, empowering them to participate more actively in the democratic process.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In the case of Korematsu v. United States, the Supreme Court
- A.
Ruled that the removal of Japanese Americans from the west coast and their placement in internment camps during World War II was barbaric and unconstitutional
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Ruled just prior to World War II that Japanese Americans living in the United States had to be repatriated to Japan
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Upheld the constitutionality of the United States atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
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Upheld the constitutionality of the removal of Japanese Americans from the west coast and their placement in internment camps during World War II
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Ruled that restrictions on Japanese ownership of land in the United States were unconstitutional
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D. Upheld the constitutionality of the removal of Japanese Americans from the west coast and their placement in internment camps during World War IIExplanation
The Supreme Court in the case of Korematsu v. United States ruled that the removal of Japanese Americans from the west coast and their placement in internment camps during World War II was constitutional. This means that the Court found that the government's actions were legally justified and did not violate the Constitution.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Betty Friedan's book, ________, published in 1963, encouraged many women to question traditional assumptions and to assert their rights.
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A Handmaid’s Tale
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The Second Sex
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The Female Eunuch
- D.
Women and Economics
- E.
The Feminine Mystique
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E. The Feminine MystiqueExplanation
Betty Friedan's book, "The Feminine Mystique", published in 1963, encouraged many women to question traditional assumptions and to assert their rights.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The Equal Rights Amendment failed because
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It was vetoed by the president
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The Supreme Court voided it as unconstitutional
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It did not win the required two-thirds vote in each chamber of Congress
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It was rejected by the United States Senate
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It fell three states short of sufficient ratification
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E. It fell three states short of sufficient ratificationExplanation
The Equal Rights Amendment failed because it fell three states short of sufficient ratification. This means that although it was proposed and passed by Congress, it did not receive the necessary approval from the required number of states to become a constitutional amendment.Rate this question:
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- 11.
In the case of Regents of the University of California v. Bakke, the Court
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Refused to allow the admission of Bakke to University of California-Davis
- B.
Was united in its decision
- C.
Ordered that University of California-Davis could not use race as a criterion for admission
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Ruled that nursing schools cannot discriminate against men in their admissions procedures
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Ruled that a public university could not set aside a quota of spots for particular groups
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E. Ruled that a public university could not set aside a quota of spots for particular groupsExplanation
In the case of Regents of the University of California v. Bakke, the Court ruled that a public university could not set aside a quota of spots for particular groups. This means that the university cannot reserve a specific number of admissions for individuals from certain racial or ethnic backgrounds. The ruling was based on the principle that such quotas violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on race. This decision aimed to promote equal opportunities for all individuals seeking admission to public universities, regardless of their race or ethnicity.Rate this question:
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Which Supreme Court Justice wrote the opinion for Brown v. Board of Education (1954)?
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Earl Warren
- B.
William Rehnquist
- C.
John Roberts
- D.
John Marshall
- E.
Richard Taney
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A. Earl WarrenExplanation
Earl Warren wrote the opinion for Brown v. Board of Education (1954). The Brown v. Board of Education case was a landmark Supreme Court decision that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. Earl Warren, who served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court at the time, led the unanimous decision to overturn the "separate but equal" doctrine established in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896). The ruling in Brown v. Board of Education marked a significant step towards desegregation and the civil rights movement in the United States.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The term minority-majority is used to signify
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The melting pot character of the U.S.
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The fact that the U.S. is moving toward a situation in which minority groups will out number Caucasians and Whites of European descent
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African Americans’ underrepresentation in elective office
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Increasing numbers of minorities being elected to office
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Unconstitutionally gerrymandered congressional districts
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B. The fact that the U.S. is moving toward a situation in which minority groups will out number Caucasians and Whites of European descentExplanation
The term minority-majority signifies the fact that the U.S. is moving toward a situation in which minority groups will outnumber Caucasians and Whites of European descent. This suggests a shift in demographics and a future where minority groups will become the majority in the country.Rate this question:
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The Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments are often referred to as:
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The Bill of Rights
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The Civil War Amendments
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The Magna Carta
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The Civil Liberties Amendments
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The Progressive Amendments
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B. The Civil War AmendmentsExplanation
The Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments are often referred to as the Civil War Amendments because they were added to the United States Constitution during and after the Civil War. These amendments were enacted to address the issues of slavery, citizenship, and voting rights for African Americans. The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery, the Fourteenth Amendment granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and the Fifteenth Amendment protected the right to vote regardless of race or color. Together, these amendments played a significant role in shaping civil rights and equality in the United States.Rate this question:
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The Thirteenth Amendment was necessary due to the:
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Decision in the Scott v. Sandford case decided by Roger Taney
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Decisions in the Dred Scott case decided by John Marshall
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Emancipation Proclamation given by Lincoln during the Civil War
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Victory by the North in the Civil War
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Supreme Court ruling in Gibbons v. Ogden
Correct Answer
A. Decision in the Scott v. Sandford case decided by Roger TaneyExplanation
The Thirteenth Amendment was necessary due to the decision in the Scott v. Sandford case decided by Roger Taney. In this case, the Supreme Court ruled that enslaved African Americans were not citizens and therefore did not have the right to sue for their freedom. This decision further entrenched the institution of slavery and highlighted the need for a constitutional amendment to abolish it completely.Rate this question:
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Which of the following were NOT included in restrictions placed on Blacks in the South during Reconstruction under the various state laws?
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The right to marry
- B.
The right to vote
- C.
The right to serve on juries with white defendants
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The right to testify in courts against white defendants
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The right to own and carry firearms without a license
Correct Answer
A. The right to marryExplanation
During Reconstruction in the South, various state laws placed restrictions on Blacks. These restrictions included denying them the right to vote, the right to serve on juries with white defendants, the right to testify in courts against white defendants, and the right to own and carry firearms without a license. However, the right to marry was not explicitly included in these restrictions.Rate this question:
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Which of the following was not a provision of the Fourteenth Amendment?
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Due process for all citizens in all states
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Equal protection for all citizens in all states
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Economic equality for all citizens in all states
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Citizenship for all former slaves
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Forbidding states to diminish the privileges and immunities of all citizens
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C. Economic equality for all citizens in all statesExplanation
The Fourteenth Amendment provided several important provisions, such as due process for all citizens in all states, equal protection for all citizens in all states, citizenship for all former slaves, and forbidding states to diminish the privileges and immunities of all citizens. However, economic equality for all citizens in all states was not explicitly mentioned in the Fourteenth Amendment. This means that the amendment did not specifically address or guarantee equal economic opportunities or outcomes for all citizens.Rate this question:
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Which is NOT a means by which the southern states bypassed the Fifteenth Amendment?
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Poll taxes
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The grandfather clause
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Violent intimidation tactics
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Literacy tests
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Separate “Black” elections
Correct Answer
E. Separate “Black” electionsExplanation
The southern states bypassed the Fifteenth Amendment through various means such as poll taxes, the grandfather clause, violent intimidation tactics, and literacy tests. However, separate "Black" elections were not a means by which they bypassed the amendment. This suggests that while the other options were used to prevent African Americans from exercising their right to vote, separate "Black" elections were not implemented as a method of disenfranchisement.Rate this question:
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The Civil Rights Act of 1875, which attempted to eliminate many of the Jim Crow laws:
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Was the major reason the Civil Rights Movement was successful
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Was found unconstitutional by the Supreme Court
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Was instrumental in destroying Jim Crow systems
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Was a feeble attempt by Congress and unsuccessful when implemented by the states
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Was only somewhat successful and relied on the findings in the Plessy v. Ferguson case to give it standing
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B. Was found unconstitutional by the Supreme CourtExplanation
The correct answer is that the Civil Rights Act of 1875 was found unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. This means that the Supreme Court ruled that the Act violated the Constitution and therefore could not be enforced. This decision undermined the efforts to eliminate Jim Crow laws and hindered the progress of the Civil Rights Movement.Rate this question:
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As President, Harry Truman from Missouri:
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Was against most civil rights legislation and action
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Sought to pacify Black leaders with meaningless commissions and committees
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Appointed several pro-civil rights justices to the Supreme Court
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Closed his eyes to Jim Crow laws and southern discrimination
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Used executive orders to end segregation in the armed services and federal bureaucracy
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E. Used executive orders to end segregation in the armed services and federal bureaucracyExplanation
Harry Truman used executive orders to end segregation in the armed services and federal bureaucracy. This means that he took direct action to eliminate the practice of separating individuals based on race within the military and the federal government. This was a significant step towards promoting equality and civil rights, as it challenged the discriminatory policies that were prevalent at the time. Truman's decision to use executive orders demonstrated his commitment to addressing racial inequality and his willingness to take decisive action to bring about change.Rate this question:
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It could be said of President Eisenhower that:
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He was a strong advocate of civil rights
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He made civil rights a top priority immediately taking office with his policy of “Dynamic Conservatism"
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He attempted to fill the Supreme Court with pro-civil rights advocates
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He reluctantly supported the civil rights movement and court decisions
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Without his supreme efforts to ensure that civil rights were moved forward, the entire movement could have collapsed in the 1950s
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D. He reluctantly supported the civil rights movement and court decisionsExplanation
President Eisenhower's reluctance to support the civil rights movement and court decisions is suggested by the statement that without his supreme efforts, the entire movement could have collapsed in the 1950s. This implies that his support was not wholehearted or enthusiastic, but rather a reluctant necessity to prevent the collapse of the movement.Rate this question:
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The Twenty-Fourth Amendment ended:
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Poll taxes in federal elections
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School segregation
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Segregation in accommodations and public transportation
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Segregation in all public facilities
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Illegal hiring practices
Correct Answer
A. Poll taxes in federal electionsExplanation
The Twenty-Fourth Amendment ended poll taxes in federal elections. This means that individuals were no longer required to pay a tax in order to vote in federal elections. This amendment was ratified in 1964 and aimed to remove a barrier to voting that disproportionately affected African Americans and other minority groups. By eliminating poll taxes, the amendment helped to ensure that voting rights were more accessible and equal for all citizens.Rate this question:
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