1. Of The Following Statements, which one is the most accurate regarding the political outcomes of the civil rights movement?
A. By the mid-1960s, half of American elected officials were African American
B. African Americans did not gain the right to vote until the civil rights movement came to an end in the 1970s.
C. The percentage of voting-age African Americans who voted increased through the 60s and 70s.
D. Governer Faubus sponsored bills to gain the support of African American votes.
C. The percentage of voting-age African Americans who voted increased through the 60s and 70s. This is the most accurate statement regarding the political outcomes of the civil rights movement. The civil rights movement worked to improve voting rights for African Americans, which led to an increase in voter turnout among African Americans in the 1960s and 1970s. However, it took until 1965 with the Voting Rights Act for African Americans to be fully protected against discriminatory voting practices.
To determine which statement is the most accurate regarding the political outcomes of the civil rights movement, we can analyze each statement and evaluate its accuracy:
A. By the mid-1960s, half of American elected officials were African American.
To verify this statement's accuracy, we can search for historical data on the demographic representation of African Americans in elected positions during the mid-1960s. We can consult reliable sources such as historical records or books on the civil rights movement. Based on my general knowledge, this statement is incorrect. African Americans did not reach such a high level of representation in elected positions during that time.
B. African Americans did not gain the right to vote until the civil rights movement came to an end in the 1970s.
To fact-check this statement, we can examine the historical timeline of voting rights for African Americans. The significant milestone in African Americans' voting rights was secured with the passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which removed barriers to African Americans exercising their right to vote. This act was a pivotal outcome of the civil rights movement. Therefore, this statement is inaccurate.
C. The percentage of voting-age African Americans who voted increased through the 60s and 70s.
To verify this statement, we can access historical voting data and analyze trends in African American voter turnout throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Reliable sources such as government reports or academic studies on voting patterns can provide insights into this topic. Generally, it is accurate to state that African American voter turnout increased during this time due to the civil rights movement and subsequent voting rights legislation.
D. Governor Faubus sponsored bills to gain the support of African American votes.
To evaluate this statement, we can research the political career of Governor Faubus and analyze his legislative actions. We can look for any bills or policies he sponsored specifically aimed at gaining the support of African American votes. Reliable sources such as historical records, news archives, or biographies can help provide information on Governor Faubus's actions. However, based on my general knowledge, this statement is inaccurate, as Governor Faubus was known for opposing the desegregation of schools during the civil rights movement.
After evaluating each statement, the most accurate one regarding the political outcomes of the civil rights movement is option C: The percentage of voting-age African Americans who voted increased through the 60s and 70s.