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How does the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act try to prevent hate crimes?

A
It makes hate crimes against people from certain groups illegal.
B
It makes hate crimes a federal offense with tougher legal penalties.
C
It provides extra security for those with certain personal characteristics.
D
It provides penalties for law enforcement attempting to stop protests.
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Which group’s activism was most closely related in purpose to the protestors’ actions at the Stonewall Inn?

A
the Indigenous Hawaiians
B
the Society for Human Rights
C
the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
D
the Alcatraz occupiers
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In the 1950s, what was legally allowed in the US?

A
marriage between people of the same gender
B
banning LGBTQ+ people from the military
C
denying citizenship for Indigenous people
D
access to mainstream classrooms for all children
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Use the diagram to answer the question.

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A
Raised public awareness of a social problem
B
Inspired new amendments to the US Constitution
C
Pushed for changes in land ownership laws
D
Started fighting for civil rights in the 21st century
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How was World War II a catalyst for changes in civil rights?

A
It led to citizenship for Indigenous groups.
B
It defined what counts as a hate crime.
C
It raised awareness of issues faced by people with disabilities.
D
It led to support for LGBTQ+ people serving in the military.
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Why did Indigenous students begin the 1969 Alcatraz occupation?

A
to protest the US government’s unfair treatment of Indigenous tribes
B
to prevent the construction of a telescope on Mauna Kea
C
to protect the region’s water supply from oil pipeline construction
D
to protest the US government’s refusal to grant them US citizenship
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How did activists organize after the death of Matthew Shepard?

A
They circulated petitions to pass legislation against hate crimes.
B
They held sit-ins to promote access to public spaces.
C
They petitioned the government to allow gay pride parades.
D
They protested police harassment at the Stonewall Inn.
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How did civil rights legislation in 1975 and 1990 affect education for children with disabilities?

A
Individual Education Plans were determined to be discriminatory.
B
Children with disabilities were given equal access to public education.
C
Separate schools were created to educate children with disabilities.
D
Individual assistance was no longer provided for children with disabilities.
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Which two groups joined forces to fight for their rights in the 1960s?

A
freedom of religion advocates and land rights advocates
B
the Standing Rock Sioux and the San Carlos Apache nations
C
the families of Matthew Shephard and of James Byrd Jr.
D
disability advocates and people of color
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Review the diagram.

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A
The University of Arizona
B
The veterans of World War II
C
The Society for Human Rights
D
The Lakota people
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Which act would qualify as a hate crime under the Hate Crimes Prevention Act?

A
violence against a person because of sexual orientation
B
destruction of police vehicles during a protest
C
publishing opinions showing bias against a group of people
D
outlawing traditional religious practices and ceremonies
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What does the work of civil rights movements over the course of time suggest about the process of creating change in US society?

A
Following the law leads to more positive results.
B
Correcting injustice is a quick and easy process.
C
New legislation is the only way to measure progress.
D
Raising public awareness is an important step.
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How did the election of Franklin D. Roosevelt as president, and World War II, highlight similar civil rights issues?

A
They revealed a need for the protection of voting rights.
B
They revealed injustices against LGBTQ+ people.
C
They showed the importance of Indigenous self-determination.
D
They showed that people with disabilities have a role in society.

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