Question 1

Chicano farm workers found a powerful advocate in:

Accepted Answer

Cesar Chavez was a labor leader who founded the National Farm Workers Association, later known as the United Farm Workers (UFW), and fought for better wages, benefits, and working conditions for Chicano farm workers. He organized strikes, boycotts, and marches to bring attention to the mistreatment of farm workers and was able to secure collective bargaining rights for them. Chavez is recognized as a significant figure in the Chicano civil rights movement.

Question 2

On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated:

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Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated while he was in Memphis, Tennessee, supporting a strike by African American garbage workers who were protesting against low wages and poor working conditions. This event triggered nationwide riots and protests, resulting in significant damage and loss of life.

Question 3

In the 1960s, Latino rights in particular were the focus of the:

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The United Farm Workers, led by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, was a prominent organization in the 1960s focused on improving the rights and conditions of Latino farm workers in the United States. The other organizations listed were focused on different causes, such as civil rights for African Americans, LGBTQ+ rights, and women's rights.

Question 4

Rachel Carson's Silent Spring inspired the ________ movement.

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Rachel Carson's Silent Spring was a groundbreaking book that exposed the harmful impacts of pesticides on the environment and inspired the modern environmental movement that advocates for the protection of the environment and ecosystems.

Question 5

Evaluate the extent to which the civil rights movement in the United States contributed to maintaining continuity as well as fostering change in the lives of African-Americans during the period 1954-1980.

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Question 6

Compare and contrast the diplomatic, economic, and military initiatives between 1945 and 1980 in TWO of the following regions: East Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.

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Question 7

The Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision:

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The Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision established a woman's constitutional right to an abortion, which has been controversial and divisive ever since. It did not address school prayer or any other aspect of the rights revolution.

Question 8

The American Indian Movement:

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The American Indian Movement demanded greater tribal self-government and sovereignty. They sought to challenge the federal government's policies towards Native Americans and address issues such as land rights, resource protection, and cultural preservation. They did not advocate for the end of the tribal system or encourage Indians to leave their reservations, making options B and D incorrect. Option A is also incorrect as the American Indian Movement was actually an important part of the broader Red Power movement.

Question 9

After the Stonewall riot:

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The Stonewall riot sparked a new era of activism and a more militant approach to the fight for LGBT rights. The Gay Liberation Front was formed, and protests and demonstrations increased in frequency and intensity. This period marked the birth of the modern gay liberation movement.

Question 10

The Warren Court:

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The Warren Court was known for its liberal stance on issues such as civil rights, individual liberties, and criminal justice. They made landmark decisions such as Brown v. Board of Education and Miranda v. Arizona. However, there is no evidence to suggest that they were a conservative court or that they halted the liberal view of government obligation to provide for welfare. Additionally, they did not condemn Lyndon Johnson for abuses of power during the Vietnam War. On the issue of family, the Warren Court did seem to accept the feminist view of the family as a collection of sovereign individuals rather than a unit with a single male head, as evidenced by their decisions on birth control and abortions.

Question 11

Compare and contrast the liberal efforts to expand the role of government in the 1960s with the New Deal's efforts to expand the role of government in the 1930s.

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Question 12

In 1966, the Supreme Court ruled in Miranda v. Arizona that:

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In Miranda v. Arizona, the Supreme Court ruled that those in police custody had certain rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to have an attorney present during questioning. This ruling became known as the Miranda rights and has had a significant impact on criminal procedure in the United States.

Question 13

In 1967, the Supreme Court ruled in Loving v. Virginia that:

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The Supreme Court ruled in Loving v. Virginia that state laws prohibiting interracial marriage were unconstitutional. This landmark decision paved the way for interracial couples to legally marry and was seen as a significant victory for civil rights. Choices A, B, and D relate to other Supreme Court cases and decisions.

Quiz 25: The Sixties, 1960-1968