The Politics Of Protest Ch 27 (Ah)

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The Politics Of Protest Ch 27 (Ah) - Quiz

Students will show evidence of their knowledge and understanding of The Politics of Protest.

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1.

In the 1960s young people known as hippies began the _________ movement.
- A.
  
  Beat
- B.
  
  Counterculture
- C.
  
  Student
- D.
  
  Commune
2.

A newly energized belief in ______ led to the fight to pass the Equal Rights Amendment.
- A.
  
  Communism
- B.
  
  Environmentalism
- C.
  
  Fascism
- D.
  
  Feminism
3.

In the 1930's, U.S. officials began to return Mexican Immigrants to Mexico in what became known as the
- A.
  
  Counterculture
- B.
  
  Barrio
- C.
  
  Repatriation
- D.
  
  La Raza Unida
4.

Latinos lobbied successfully for the addition of ______ in public education.
- A.
  
  Bilingualism
- B.
  
  Repatriation
- C.
  
  Feminism
- D.
  
  Legalism
5.

SDS was begun by Tom Hayden at which university?
- A.
  
  Harvard University
- B.
  
  University of California at Berkeley
- C.
  
  Kent State University
- D.
  
  University of Michigan
6.

Which of the following was an outgrowth of hippie culture?
- A.
  
  SDS
- B.
  
  Rock 'N' Roll music
- C.
  
  Communes
- D.
  
  Buzz cuts
7.

The work of the President's Commission on the Status of Women led to
- A.
  
  The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- B.
  
  The Equal Rights Amendment
- C.
  
  The Equal Pay Act
- D.
  
  The National Organization for Women
8.

Title IX of the Educational Amendments prohibited federally funded schools
- A.
  
  From paying male teachers more than female teachers.
- B.
  
  From discriminating against minorities.
- C.
  
  From providing same-gender education.
- D.
  
  From discriminating on the basis of gender.
9.

Why did some people oppose the Equal Rights Amendment?
- A.
  
  It said that state governments could not regulate abortion during the first three months of pregnancy.
- B.
  
  It allowed women to go to college and vocational schools for free.
- C.
  
  People feared that it would take away traditional rights such as receiving alimony and exemption from the military draft.
- D.
  
  People feared that more women would choose to stay at home with their families rather than having a career.
10.

Cuban immigrants arriving after the Cuban Revolution in 1959 were welcomed by Americans because
- A.
  
  There was a shortage of cheap labor.
- B.
  
  They were considered refugees from communism.
- C.
  
  Most of them were fluent in English.
- D.
  
  There was a need for more doctors and other professionals.
11.

Using a tactic the NAACP had used to advance the rights of African Americans, LULAC fought discrimination against Latinos mainly through
- A.
  
  Lobbying efforts.
- B.
  
  Demonstrations and other protests.
- C.
  
  The court system.
- D.
  
  Periodicals and other mass media.
12.

Who was the American GI Forum founded to protect?
- A.
  
  African American veterans
- B.
  
  Women veterans
- C.
  
  Mexican American veterans
- D.
  
  Veterans of Pacific Battles
13.

The Supreme Court upheld the Free Speech protesters' rights to free speech and assembly under which law?
- A.
  
  The Civil Rights Act of 1964
- B.
  
  The Equal Rights Amendment
- C.
  
  The Educational Amendments
- D.
  
  The Twenty-sixth Amendment
14.

The United Farm Workers' boycott against California grape growers was effective because
- A.
  
  The grape growers gave in so quickly to the union's demands.
- B.
  
  No one thought that they could organize so well.
- C.
  
  Grapes were a major agricultural product of California.
- D.
  
  The union had the support of the U.S. government.
15.

Analyze this map of the attempt to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. How many states ratified the ERA? Right-Click this link and open in a New Window for a larger view.
- A.
  
  20
- B.
  
  15
- C.
  
  35
- D.
  
  2
16.

Analyze this map of the attempt to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. What region of the United States rejected the ERA in the greatest numbers? Right-Click this link and open in a New Window for a larger view.
- A.
  
  New England
- B.
  
  The South
- C.
  
  The West
- D.
  
  The Midwest
17.

Analyze this cartoon using your knowledge of the politics of protest in the 1960 Which protest issue has this hippy obviously reconciled with now that he is older?
- A.
  
  Capitalism as an evil.
- B.
  
  The War in Afghanistan.
- C.
  
  Feminism
- D.
  
  Legalization of mariguana.