Exam (elaborations)
APUSH AMSCO 8.10-8.12 Questions and Answers.pdf 100% correct
- Course
- APUSH
- Institution
- Liberty University
APUSH AMSCO 8.10-8.12 Questions and A
[Show more]
Content preview
APUSH AMSCO 8.10-8.12 Questions and Answers 100%Correct
James Meredith – correct answer A young African American air force veteran who in
1962, attempted to enroll in the University of Mississippi. A fed court guaranteed his
right to attend; in addition, Kennedy sent in 400 federal marshals and 3000 troops to
control mob violence as Meredith attended class.
George Wallace - correct answer Alabama governor who tried to stop an African
American student from entering the University of Alabama.
Martin Luther King Jr. - correct answer Leader of the civil rights movement; remained
committed to non-violent protests against segregation.
Letter from Birmingham Jail - correct answer Martin Luther King Jr.'s essay that
encouraged non-violent protest against segregation.
March on Washington - correct answer The peaceful demonstration led by Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr., and attended by 200,000 black and white supporters, in support of jobs
and the Civil Rights Bill.
, "I Have a Dream" speech - correct answer appealed for the end of racial prejudice and
ended with everyone in the crowd singing "We Shall Overcome"
Civil Rights Act - correct answer Made segregation illegal in all public facilities, including
hotels and restaurants, and gave the federal government more power to enforce school
desegregation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - correct answer Set up to end
discrimination in employment on the basis of race, religion, sex, or national origin.
24th Amendment - correct answer Abolished the practice of collecting a poll tax, one of
the measures that, for decades, had discouraged poor people from voting.
March to Montgomery - correct answer In 1965, this was a voting rights march from
Selma Alabama to the capitol in Montgomery. Television showed protesters being
beaten and tear-gassed and the march was a turning point in the civil rights movement.
President Johnson sent federal troops to protect the marchers.
Voting Rights Act of 1965 - correct answer ended literacy tests and provided federal
registrars in areas in which blacks were kept from voting
Black Muslim - correct answer leader Elijah Muhammad preached black nationalism,
separatism, and self-improvement
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller QUALITYGRADES. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
73314 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now