Where was the women's activist organization of the Suffragette founded?
United Kingdom
What right were women in Canada not fighting for in the late 20th century?
The right to vote
Provide two examples of acts of dissidence by civil rights activists in the United States
Organized peaceful demonstrations, boycotting businesses that practiced racial discrimination.
Who was a prominent leader in the anti-apartheid movement?
Nelson Mandela
What term is given to the enforced separation of a group based on race?
Segregation
In which country was Apartheid introduced?
South Africa
Identify an economic example of discrimination that women faced.
They could not have a bank account or enter in contracts
Which group was known for using violence for self-defense during the civil rights movement?
The Black Panther Party
What was the term given to the policy of racial discrimination between Blacks and Whites in South Africa?
Apartheid
Following what international conflict did several colonized peoples demand their independence?
World War 2
In what year did women in Canada and the UK gain the right to vote?
1918
What are 3 examples of actions by feminist activist
Organized rallies and public speeches, published newspapers and books, held demonstrations
What is the name of the United States legislation that outlawed all discriminatory voting practices.
Voting Rights Act
Identify two examples of social discrimination under apartheid
Could not live in non-designated neighbourhoods, could not marry someone of a different race, could not use public places reserved for Whites, limited access to education
Which UN text recognizes the principle of equality?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Which colony gained its indipendence in 1954 by going to war with France?
French Indochina
What did Simone de Beauvoir, Betty Friedan and the suffragettes have in common?
They were all feminists activists. They all fought for women's rights and freedoms.
What was the consequence of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
It was ruled that segregation on public buses was unconstitutional and therefore illegal.
What was the name of the political party that sponsored non-violent protests against apartheid?
African National Congress (ANC)
What action did French Indochina take to gain their independence?
They went to war against France
Where was Rosa Parks arrested for her act of dissidence?
Montgomery, Alabama
Identify 2 groups of people who opposed women's rights
Male politicians and the Catholic Church
Identify two changes brought about by the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act.
All forms of discrimination and segregation in public places was outlawed, and put an end to the segregation laws that had been in place. The Voting Rights Act allowed all Black Americans to vote without discrimination, and put an end to discriminatory practices, such as mandatory literacy tests.
What was an economic action taken in the anti-apartheid movement and what was its consequence?
Western countries boycotted South African made products and it lead to the apartheid system being abolished.
In 1955, what did former colonies do to support anti-colonial movements?
They organized the Bandung Conference