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Unit 12 Civil Rights

Civil Rights and Conservatism in Texas History

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Why did the U.S. Postal Service honor Oveta Culp Hobby? She was a journalist, business leader, and public servant, and leader of Women's Army Corps.
What is both a right and responsibility of Texas citizens? voting for public officals
Why is a free press important to Texas citizens? People need to be informed to make valid decisions
Which president had leadership qualities of immense personal charm, particularly useful for lobbying and brokering backstage in Washington? Lyndon B. Johnson
Who was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate since 1883? This person was also the keynote speaker at the 1976 Democratic National Convention. Barbara Jordan
Who served as the Chief of Staff in President Ronald Reagan's first administration, and served as Secretary of State in the George H. W. Bush administration? James A. Baker, III
According to the author, how has the evangelical movement influenced politics in the last several decades? Evangelical political leaders have incorporated their faith into the way they lead.
Which civil rights leader formed CORE working through nonviolent actions like Freedom Rides to end racial segregation? James Farmer, Jr.
How do the actions of Hector Garcia characterize the age of Civil Rights and Conservatism? He founded the American GI Forum which led to expanded rights and liberties for Hispanic Americans.
Using a graph of Texas Crude Oil Production from 1935-2010, which pair of events is most likely responsible for the peaks in the data? The Korean War and the Vietnam War
Which of the following is a requirement of Texas citizens? to serve on a jury
According to Section 2 of the Texas Bill of Rights,Texan may alter the government under what condition? The government remains a representative democracy
Organizing individuals with similar concerns, linking state/local politics to national politics,bringing attention to political candidates who support their concerns, and attempting to influence policy decisions are characteristics of which? interest groups
What conclusions can you make about the population of Texas over the next 30 years? The ethnic group with the highest percentage of the population will change from Anglo (white) to Hispanic.
In relation to the total population of Collin County, what will have happened to the total percent of Anglo between 2000 and 2040? It will decrease
The Texas Constitution protects Texan's right to a republican form of government. Describe this right: Citizens elect people to the legislature who represent their wishes.
Who was an Associate Justice of the Texas Supreme Court? Raul A. Gonzalez, Jr.
The Texas Constitution's guarantee of freedom of the press benefited the Civil Rights Movement in all of the following ways EXCEPT...? only the protests that the newspapers favored were covered
Who was the first Mexican- American mayor of El Paso and served as and Ambassador under Kennedy. Raymond L. Tellas
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