Study guide 195The context of civil rights
Describe the historical struggles groups have faced in
winning civil rights. (Pages 150–158)Summary
Civil rights are protections from discrimination both by the govern-
ment and by individuals and are rooted in laws and the equal protec-
tion clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The concept of equality has
evolved over time, with protections now for the LGBTQ community,
women, African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and
Latinos. Despite our attempts to live in a color-blind society, awareness
of race still influences many people’s opinions and behavior.Key terms
civil rights (p. 150)
disenfranchised (p. 153)
grandfather clause (p. 153)
Jim Crow laws (p. 153)“separate but equal”
doctrine (p. 153)
protectionism (p. 156)Practice Quiz Questions
- The distinction between civil rights and civil liberties is that
civil rights while civil liberties.
a protect against discrimination; are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
b are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights; protect against discrimination
c are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights; limit what the government can
do to you
d limit what the government can do to you; protect against
discrimination
e limit what the government can do to you; are guaranteed in the Bill
of Rights - The Missouri Compromise.
a ruled that people held as slaves are not protected by the
Constitution
b established that three-fifths of the slaves could count in a state’s
population
c limited the expansion of slavery while maintaining the balance of
slave states
d gave slaves the right to vote
e ended slavery in the South
3. Plessy v. Ferguson established.
a the legitimacy of poll taxes
b the “separate but equal” doctrine
c that Jim Crow laws were illegal
d the process of desegregation in the South
e the legality of slavery
4. The principle of was used in many court cases to
deny women equal rights.
a matriarchy
b “separate but equal”
c sectionalism
d misandry
e protectionism - Early in the nation’s history, civil rights activism was
focused on.
a women
b gays and lesbians
c African Americans
d Latinos
e Native Americans
The racial divide today
Analyze inequality among racial, ethnic, and social groups
today. (Pages 159–166)Summary
Beyond the unequal treatment of racial minorities, women, and LGBTQ
individuals, inequalities in political, social, and economic conditions
also persist. Whites are able to participate in politics at a higher rate,
enjoy a better standard of living, and avoid prejudice in the criminal
justice system.Practice Quiz Questions
- Most of the differences in voter turnout among whites relative
to racial minorities can be accounted for by.
a contemporary Jim Crow laws
b voter purge lists
c voter ID laws
d poll taxes
e education and income - The gaps between whites and blacks on health measures
are and in many cases.
a large; decreasing
b large; increasing
c small; decreasing
d small; increasing
e small; staying the same
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