Social Transformations in the United States (1945-1994)

Question 1

How has the perspective of the founders of the National Organization for Women (NOW) been expressed in action?

Answer 1

NOW has lobbied for legislation guaranteeing equal rights for women.

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Question 2

What is one effect of the increase in the Hispanic population in the United States after the passage of the 1965 Immigration Act?

NOW stands for the National Organization for Women

Answer 2

an increase in funding for bilingual education programs

This reflects the growing need for educational resources catering to Spanish-speaking populations.

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Question 3

What was one goal of the NAACP?

NAACP stands for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Answer 3

Ending racial segregation in public schools

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Question 4

What is one goal of the United Farm Workers (UFW)?

UFW focuses on the rights and conditions of farm workers.

Answer 4

Improving working conditions for migrant laborers

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Question 5

What was the primary goal of NOW?

Answer 5

Passage of an amendment prohibiting gender discrimination

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Question 6

Which factor contributed to unprecedented prosperity and economic growth in the United States during the 1950s?

Answer 6

The significant increase in the birthrate led to increased demand for goods and services.

This demographic change spurred economic activity.

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Question 7

What demographic change occurred in U.S. immigration patterns between 1950 and 2000?

Answer 7

Most immigrants came to the United States from Latin America.

This marks a shift from earlier immigration trends predominantly from Europe.

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Question 8

What perspective held by Hispanic-American agricultural workers led to the creation of the United Farm Workers?

Answer 8

Farm workers needed to organize in order to bargain with farm owners.

This reflects the need for collective bargaining power among workers.

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Question 9

What change in immigration policy was reflected in the 1965 Immigration Act?

Answer 9

It allowed more immigrants from Asia, Africa and Latin America.

This act marked a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy.

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Question 10

What contributed to population changes in the United States during the second half of the 20th century?

Answer 10

Congress passed the Immigration Act of 1965

This act significantly altered immigration patterns and demographics in the U.S.

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Question 11

Which factor contributed to the increase in life expectancy in the U.S. between 1935 and 1965?

Answer 11

advances in science and medicine

Improvements in healthcare and medical practices contributed to increased life expectancies.

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Question 12

Fill in the blank

The ____ became the fastest growing minority in the U.S. following the 1965 Immigration Act.

Answer 12

Hispanics

This demographic change reflects broader immigration trends.

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Question 13

True or False: The UFW aimed to improve conditions for migrant workers.

Answer 13

True

The UFW focuses on labor rights and working conditions for agricultural workers.

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Question 14

What was one of the main goals of AIM?

AIM stands for the American Indian Movement.

Answer 14

Recognition of rights for American Indians

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Question 15

What was a significant outcome of the post-war economic boom in the U.S.?

Answer 15

increased consumer demand for goods and services

This demand was fueled by the increase in population and economic stability.

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