Civil Rights Quiz Rippee 2nd
Chapter 5 from the book, reading, and class.
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In the case of Plessy v. Ferguson,
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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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The principle of “separate but equal” was used to justify segregation
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E. The principle of “separate but equal” was used to justify segregationExplanation
The correct answer is the principle of “separate but equal” was used to justify segregation. This is because the case of Plessy v. Ferguson established the legal precedent that racial segregation was constitutional as long as the separate facilities were considered equal. This ruling allowed for the institutionalization of segregation and perpetuated racial discrimination in the United States.Rate this question:
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- 2.
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 describes the purpose and origin of Jim Crow laws, which were a system of racial segregation and discrimination that were enforced in the Southern states after the Civil War. These laws were designed to maintain white supremacy and keep African Americans separate and unequal in all aspects of life, including education, housing, transportation, and public facilities.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 means that the court declared that the practice of separating schools based on race was inherently unfair and violated the principle of equal protection under the law. The ruling in Brown v. Board of Education was a landmark decision that paved the way for desegregation in public schools.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 means that educational segregation occurs because schools in certain neighborhoods are located in racially segregated areas. This can result in schools with predominantly one racial group, leading to segregation within the educational system.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
In 1964, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act which prohibited federal aid to schools that remained segregated. This act was a significant milestone in the civil rights movement as it aimed to end racial segregation in schools and ensure equal educational opportunities for all students. By withholding federal funding from segregated schools, the act put pressure on educational institutions to desegregate and promote equality in education.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.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
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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 correct answer is "dramatic increase in the number of African Americans registered to vote." The Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting practices and ensure equal access to the voting process for all citizens, particularly African Americans who had been historically disenfranchised. The act included provisions such as banning literacy tests and other discriminatory voting practices, and it also authorized federal oversight of election procedures in areas with a history of racial discrimination. As a result, there was a significant increase in the number of African Americans who were able to register and exercise their right to vote.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 determined that the government's actions were allowed under the Constitution, despite the fact that they were widely criticized as unjust and discriminatory.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
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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. Despite being approved by Congress in 1972, the amendment did not receive the necessary approval from three-fourths of the states within the designated time period. This lack of support from the states ultimately led to the failure of the 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
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Was united in its decision
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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 slots for individuals from certain racial or ethnic backgrounds. The ruling suggests that admissions decisions should be based on individual merit rather than group affiliation, promoting equal opportunity for all applicants.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). This landmark case declared that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, overturning the "separate but equal" doctrine established in Plessy v. Ferguson. Earl Warren served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court from 1953 to 1969 and played a significant role in advancing civil rights during his tenure.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 is used to signify the fact that the U.S. is moving toward a situation in which minority groups will outnumber Caucasians and Whites of European descent. This means that the demographic makeup of the country is changing, with minority groups becoming a larger proportion of the population compared to the majority group. This has implications for various aspects of society, including politics, culture, and social dynamics.Rate this question:
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- 14.
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 enacted during and after the American Civil War. These amendments were aimed at addressing the issues of slavery, citizenship, equal protection under the law, and voting rights for African Americans. They played a crucial role in transforming the legal status and rights of African Americans in the United States, making them significant amendments directly related to the Civil War and its aftermath.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
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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 individuals were not citizens and therefore could not sue for their freedom. This decision further solidified the institution of slavery and highlighted the need for a constitutional amendment to abolish it. The Thirteenth Amendment was enacted to overturn this ruling and abolish slavery in the United States.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
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The right to vote
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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
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A. The right to marryExplanation
During Reconstruction, various state laws placed restrictions on Blacks in the South. These restrictions included denying them the right to vote, serve on juries with white defendants, testify in courts against white defendants, and own and carry firearms without a license. However, the right to marry was not 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 to the United States Constitution was ratified in 1868 and aimed to protect the civil rights of former slaves and provide equal protection under the law for all citizens. It included 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 included in the Fourteenth Amendment.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
- C.
Violent intimidation tactics
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Literacy tests
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Separate “Black” elections
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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 the southern states bypassed the Fifteenth Amendment. This option suggests that there were separate elections specifically for Black individuals, which would not be a method of bypassing the amendment but rather a form of inclusion.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 Civil Rights Act of 1875, which attempted to eliminate many of the Jim Crow laws, was found unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. This means that the Act was deemed to be in violation of the Constitution and therefore could not be enforced. As a result, the Act did not have the intended impact of eliminating Jim Crow laws and did not contribute to the success 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, as President, used executive orders to end segregation in the armed services and federal bureaucracy. This means that he took direct action to dismantle the discriminatory practices and policies that were prevalent in these institutions. By issuing executive orders, Truman demonstrated his commitment to advancing civil rights and equality, particularly in the areas of employment and military service. This action was significant as it challenged the prevailing racial segregation of the time and set an important precedent for future civil rights advancements.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 evident in his actions during his presidency. While he did make some efforts to advance civil rights, such as desegregating schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, his overall stance on the issue was hesitant. He was cautious in his approach and often deferred to states' rights, which hindered the progress of the civil rights movement. This reluctance is further highlighted by his lack of support for legislation that aimed to protect the rights of African Americans.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
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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. The amendment aimed to eliminate a barrier to voting that disproportionately affected African Americans and other minority groups, as they were often unable to afford the poll tax. The amendment was a significant step towards ensuring equal access to the voting booth for all citizens.Rate this question:
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