Civil Rights
The League of United Latin American citizens (LULAC) was formed to help what group of people?
a. The elementary and secondary school act
b. First Republican governor since Reconstruction
c. James L. Farmer
d. Hispanic/Mexican American
d. Hispanic/Mexican American
In 1961 NASA chose to open the headquarters for its astronauts in
A Austin.
B Houston.
C the Soviet Union.
D Dallas.
B Houston.
President Johnson believed that education was necessary for overcoming poverty, so he approved the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which
A trained young people for employment.
B provided funding for public schools.
C gave parents early childhood education training.
D established a system of free schools.
The major legislation approved by President Lyndon Johnson to fund public schools
"B"
Texas had been a center of military aircraft and weapons production since
a. the Cold War.
b World War II.
c the Vietnam War.
d the Korean War.
b World War II.
Which Texas Civil Rights leader was a doctor who served in World War II and founder of the American G.I. Forum?
A. Martin Luther King, Jr.
B James L. Farmer, Jr.
C Hector P. Garcia
D LuLu Bell Madison White
C Hector P. Garcia
What drew high-tech firms to Texas?
A the affordable labor and good climate
B the abundance and availability of electronic devices
C the skilled mathematics graduates from Texas schools
D the number of computer manufacturers
A the affordable labor and good climate
Who was the first Hispanic mayor of El Paso?
A. Raymond L. Telles
B. James L. Farmer
C. Henry B. González
D. José Angel Gutiérrez
A. Raymond L. Telles
Why did the banking industry expand rapidly in the 1970s?
A All businesses experienced dramatic growth during this time period.
B The banking industry was directly tied to the defense industry, which experienced a boom during this time.
C The U.S. government funneled extra money into the Texas market to help fund new home construction.
D New tax laws made it easier for Texas banks and financial institutions to loan money to finance new construction.
D New tax laws made it easier for Texas banks and financial institutions to loan money to finance new construction.
Which Texas Civil Rights Leader organized the first Freedom Rides in 1961 and was the co-founder of the Congress for Racial Equality (CORE)?
A. Martin Luther King, Jr.
B James L. Farmer, Jr.
C Hector P. Garcia
D LuLu Bell Madison White
B James L. Farmer, Jr.
Texas' economy was strengthened by
A. funding from the U.S. government.
B. Oil boom
C. Technology advancements
D. World Trade and diversification.
D. World Trade and diversification.
Who was the first Republican governor since Reconstruction?
A. Raymond L. Telles
B. Bill Clements
C. Henry B. González
D. José Angel Gutiérrez
B. Bill Clements
The increase in the population of Texas has led to
F less need for infrastructure.
G fewer public transportation systems.
H better health care.
J more demand for education.
J more demand for education.
Why was the Brown v. Board of Education decision a major victory for minority groups?
A African Americans were able to start their own schools.
B The decision overturned the “separate but equal” policy of Jim Crow laws.
C Women would be allowed to attend colleges and universities.
D Under the decision, minority groups would be allowed to vote.
Overturned the separate but equal policy of Jim Crow allowing blacks and whites to attend the same school
"B"
Which of the following people served as a Texas governor?
A Bob Bullock
B James A. Baker III
C Ann Richards
D George H. W. Bush
C Ann Richards