What caused the civil rights movement to gain momentum?
(1 point)
Responses
The post-war economy after World War I
The post-war economy after World War I
African Americans discontent during the Great Depression
African Americans discontent during the Great Depression
African Americans wanting equal rights after World War II
African Americans wanting equal rights after World War II
Southern politicians beginning to support the idea of integration
Which of the following were goals of the civil rights movement? Choose the two that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
End of disenfranchisement
End of disenfranchisement
Protecting segregation
Protecting segregation
Racial equality
Racial equality
Strengthening Jim Crow Laws
Which statement best describes the importance of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of Brown v. Board of Education in 1954?
(1 point)
Responses
It made segregation legal as long as black and white people had equal access to facilities.
It made segregation legal as long as black and white people had equal access to facilities.
It eliminated the legal basis for racial segregation in public schools.
It eliminated the legal basis for racial segregation in public schools.
It permitted local authorities to prosecute school officials who desegregated their schools.
It permitted local authorities to prosecute school officials who desegregated their schools.
It ordered schools in all states to spend an equal amount of money to educate black students and white students.
What was the recommendation of the Sibley Commission regarding the issue of desegregation in public schools in Georgia?
(1 point)
Responses
It recommended maintaining segregation, leading to the closure of schools.
It recommended maintaining segregation, leading to the closure of schools.
It called for immediate desegregation, leading to widespread integration.
It called for immediate desegregation, leading to widespread integration.
It suggested leaving desegregation decisions to local school systems.
It suggested leaving desegregation decisions to local school systems.
It proposed federal intervention to enforce desegregation policies statewide.