Social Studys 21 Words

Question 1

Freedom rides

Answer 1

Black and white riders traveled together

Question 2

March on Washington

Answer 2

Massive demonstration for civil rights

Question 3

Civil rights act of 1964

Answer 3

Banned segregation in public places

Question 4

Voting rights act of 1965

Answer 4

Johnson signed a law in August. Gave the government new powers to protect African Americans voting rights

Question 5

Great society

Answer 5

Program of domestic reforms

Question 6

Black power

Answer 6

A movement in which called for African American independence

Question 7

Malcolm x

Answer 7

Helped inspire black power

Question 8

Cesar Chavez

Answer 8

Hispanic American who works to improve conditions

Question 9

United farm worker

Answer 9

Committed to the goal of better pay and working conditions for migrant workers

Question 10

JFK

Answer 10

Youngest person ever elected

Question 11

Betty Frieden

Answer 11

Described the dissatisfaction some women left with there traditional roles of wife, mother, and homemaker

Question 12

NOW notional organization for women

Answer 12

To fight equal educational and career opportunities for women

Question 13

Shirley Chisholm

Answer 13

Elected to represent a NYC district Ina House of Representatives

Question 14

ERA equal rights amendment

Answer 14

Would outlaw all discrimination based on sex

Question 15

Phyllis Schlafly

Answer 15

A conservative activist founded the group stop ERA to prevent its ratification

Question 16

American Indian movement AIM

Answer 16

Founded in 1968 to fight for Native American rights

Question 17

DIA disabled in action

Answer 17

To make people aware of challenges facing people with disabilities