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Jim Crow Laws and Segregation

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What was the name of the system of racial segregation that existed in the United States from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s?

  1. Jim Crow Laws

  2. Black Codes

  3. Segregation Laws

  4. Apartheid


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jim Crow Laws were a system of racial segregation that existed in the United States from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s. These laws enforced racial segregation in public places, such as schools, restaurants, and transportation.

What was the primary goal of Jim Crow Laws?

  1. To promote racial equality

  2. To protect the rights of African Americans

  3. To maintain white supremacy

  4. To improve the economic status of African Americans


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary goal of Jim Crow Laws was to maintain white supremacy by enforcing racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans.

Which amendment to the United States Constitution outlawed slavery?

  1. 13th Amendment

  2. 14th Amendment

  3. 15th Amendment

  4. 16th Amendment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1865, outlawed slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.

Which amendment to the United States Constitution granted citizenship to African Americans?

  1. 13th Amendment

  2. 14th Amendment

  3. 15th Amendment

  4. 16th Amendment


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1868, granted citizenship to African Americans and prohibited states from depriving citizens of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.

Which amendment to the United States Constitution prohibited states from depriving citizens of the right to vote based on race?

  1. 13th Amendment

  2. 14th Amendment

  3. 15th Amendment

  4. 16th Amendment


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1870, prohibited states from depriving citizens of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

What was the name of the landmark Supreme Court case in which the Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional?

  1. Brown v. Board of Education

  2. Plessy v. Ferguson

  3. Loving v. Virginia

  4. Korematsu v. United States


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brown v. Board of Education was a landmark Supreme Court case in which the Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. The decision, issued in 1954, overturned the Court's previous ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson, which had established the doctrine of "separate but equal".

Which civil rights leader was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1968?

  1. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  2. Malcolm X

  3. Medgar Evers

  4. James Meredith


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Martin Luther King, Jr., a prominent civil rights leader, was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1968. His assassination sparked riots and protests across the United States.

What was the name of the federal law that outlawed discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

  1. Civil Rights Act of 1964

  2. Voting Rights Act of 1965

  3. Fair Housing Act of 1968

  4. Equal Pay Act of 1963


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark federal law that outlawed discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The law also prohibited discrimination in public accommodations, such as hotels, restaurants, and theaters.

Which civil rights leader was known for his nonviolent protests and his advocacy for racial equality?

  1. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  2. Malcolm X

  3. Medgar Evers

  4. James Meredith


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Martin Luther King, Jr. was a prominent civil rights leader who advocated for racial equality through nonviolent protests. He is best known for his "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963.

What was the name of the civil rights organization founded by Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1957?

  1. Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)

  2. National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

  3. Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)

  4. Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) was a civil rights organization founded by Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1957. The SCLC played a leading role in the civil rights movement, organizing protests, marches, and boycotts to fight for racial equality.

Which civil rights leader was known for his more militant approach to fighting for racial equality?

  1. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  2. Malcolm X

  3. Medgar Evers

  4. James Meredith


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Malcolm X was a prominent civil rights leader who advocated for racial equality through more militant means. He was a member of the Nation of Islam and criticized Martin Luther King, Jr.'s nonviolent approach to fighting for civil rights.

What was the name of the civil rights march that took place in Washington, D.C., in 1963?

  1. March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

  2. Selma to Montgomery March

  3. Birmingham Campaign

  4. March on Selma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was a civil rights march that took place in Washington, D.C., in 1963. The march was organized by civil rights leaders, including Martin Luther King, Jr., and drew over 200,000 participants. During the march, King delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.

Which civil rights leader was assassinated in Mississippi in 1963?

  1. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  2. Malcolm X

  3. Medgar Evers

  4. James Meredith


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Medgar Evers was a civil rights leader who was assassinated in Mississippi in 1963. Evers was the field secretary for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and was a leading advocate for civil rights in Mississippi.

What was the name of the civil rights march that took place from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965?

  1. March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

  2. Selma to Montgomery March

  3. Birmingham Campaign

  4. March on Selma


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Selma to Montgomery March was a civil rights march that took place from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965. The march was organized by civil rights leaders, including Martin Luther King, Jr., and was aimed at securing voting rights for African Americans in Alabama.

Which civil rights leader was assassinated in New York City in 1965?

  1. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  2. Malcolm X

  3. Medgar Evers

  4. James Meredith


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Malcolm X was a civil rights leader who was assassinated in New York City in 1965. Malcolm X was a member of the Nation of Islam and was a leading advocate for black nationalism.

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