Question
Which of these CORRECTLY describes an impact of a federal action during the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s?
Responses
A President Harry Truman issued an executive order to integrate the United States military.President Harry Truman issued an executive order to integrate the United States military.
B The Voting Rights Act of 1965 helped to expand the participation of Americans in the political processThe Voting Rights Act of 1965 helped to expand the participation of Americans in the political process
C The Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that the practice of segregation in public schools was illegal.The Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that the practice of segregation in public schools was illegal.
D The Civil Rights Act of 1964 made the process of gerrymandering illegal in order to achieve a racial majority in a Congressional district.
ONLY ONE IS CORRECT
Responses
A President Harry Truman issued an executive order to integrate the United States military.President Harry Truman issued an executive order to integrate the United States military.
B The Voting Rights Act of 1965 helped to expand the participation of Americans in the political processThe Voting Rights Act of 1965 helped to expand the participation of Americans in the political process
C The Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that the practice of segregation in public schools was illegal.The Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that the practice of segregation in public schools was illegal.
D The Civil Rights Act of 1964 made the process of gerrymandering illegal in order to achieve a racial majority in a Congressional district.
ONLY ONE IS CORRECT
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**B The Voting Rights Act of 1965 helped to expand the participation of Americans in the political process.**
Here's a brief explanation of each option:
A. **President Harry Truman issued an executive order to integrate the United States military.** - While President Truman did issue such an order in 1948, it is not a federal action during the 1960s Civil Rights movement.
B. **The Voting Rights Act of 1965 helped to expand the participation of Americans in the political process.** - This is correct as the Act aimed to eliminate barriers to voting for African Americans, thus expanding political participation.
C. **The Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that the practice of segregation in public schools was illegal.** - This ruling came in 1954, not during the 1960s.
D. **The Civil Rights Act of 1964 made the process of gerrymandering illegal in order to achieve a racial majority in a Congressional district.** - This is incorrect as the Civil Rights Act primarily focused on ending discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and other areas, but it did not specifically address gerrymandering.
Thus, the only correct statement that aligns with the Civil Rights actions during the 1960s is option B.
**B The Voting Rights Act of 1965 helped to expand the participation of Americans in the political process.**
Here's a brief explanation of each option:
A. **President Harry Truman issued an executive order to integrate the United States military.** - While President Truman did issue such an order in 1948, it is not a federal action during the 1960s Civil Rights movement.
B. **The Voting Rights Act of 1965 helped to expand the participation of Americans in the political process.** - This is correct as the Act aimed to eliminate barriers to voting for African Americans, thus expanding political participation.
C. **The Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that the practice of segregation in public schools was illegal.** - This ruling came in 1954, not during the 1960s.
D. **The Civil Rights Act of 1964 made the process of gerrymandering illegal in order to achieve a racial majority in a Congressional district.** - This is incorrect as the Civil Rights Act primarily focused on ending discrimination in employment, public accommodations, and other areas, but it did not specifically address gerrymandering.
Thus, the only correct statement that aligns with the Civil Rights actions during the 1960s is option B.