Question 1

The Civil Rights Act of 1957 established a Civil Rights Division within the U.S. Department of Justice. What was the main purpose of this division?

Accepted Answer

To enforce laws prohibiting discrimination

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To enforce privacy protections

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To integrate public schools

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To integrate the armed forces

Question 2

Which headline can be most directly attributed to the efforts of the Civil Rights movement?

Accepted Answer

Four African Americans Served in U.S. Congress in 1959; Now There Are Many More

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Senate Supports Treaty to Expand Trade with African Nations

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Federal Voting Age Lowered to 18

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U.S. Government Reinstates the Military Draft

Question 3

What was the main purpose of this executive order?

Accepted Answer

To expand protections in hiring decisions

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To provide on-the-job training for new workers

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To guarantee a minimum wage for employees

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To provide corporate tax cuts to companies

Question 4

What is one way the Progressive Era reform outlined in this diagram has affected U.S. politics?

Accepted Answer

Citizens have a more direct influence on lawmaking.

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Primary elections are prohibited in several states.

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Corrupt officials can be removed from office.

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More women have been elected to Congress.

Question 5

Which phrase describes a major goal of the Federal Reserve Act of 1913?

Accepted Answer

To provide stability for the national economy by creating a central banking system

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To raise money for wartime needs by selling government bonds

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To give incentives for U.S. entrepreneurs by offering low-interest loans

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To encourage competition in U.S. industry by breaking up corporate trusts

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