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What were the outcomes of the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz? Choose two correct answers.the creation of an Indigenous university on the islandthe expansion of voting rights to Indigenous peoplethe birth of modern Indigenous political movementsthe Indigenous ownership of Alcatrazthe raising of public awareness about Indigenous issues

A
the creation of an Indigenous university on the island
B
the expansion of voting rights to Indigenous people
C
the birth of modern Indigenous political movements
D
the Indigenous ownership of Alcatraz
E
the raising of public awareness about Indigenous issues
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In Hawaii, Indigenous people campaigned to .

A
build a telescope
B
mine for fuel
C
protect sacred lands
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Veterans who were injured in World War II pressured the government to

A
create a national system of accessible asylums.
B
give special rights to people with disabilities.
C
make public buildings and transportation accessible.
D
prohibit the expansion of asylums for people with disabilities.
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In 1975, Congress created a law that made sure children with disabilities were

A
banned from attending public schools.
B
given individualized education programs.
C
guaranteed equal access to public education.
D
provided better living conditions in institutions.
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Which statement best describes the lasting effect of the Stonewall riots?

A
The first LGBTQ+ newspaper was published.
B
The LGBTQ+ movement for civil rights ended.
C
The modern movement for LGBTQ+ rights began.
D
Discrimination against LGBTQ+ people ended.
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The 2009 Hate Crimes Prevention Act

A
made hate crimes a federal offense with tougher penalties.
B
led to an increase in crimes against people who are LGBTQ+.
C
does not allow states to punish people who commit hate crimes.
D
only protects people who are victims who identify as LGBTQ+.
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In the 1950s, people with disabilities of all heritages joined people of color for peaceful protests. What were they protesting for? Choose three correct answers.to challenge stereotypesto obtain a commitment to uphold treatiesto push for equal treatment and accessto create political changeto end overseas warsto limit access to education

A
to challenge stereotypes
B
to obtain a commitment to uphold treaties
C
to push for equal treatment and access
D
to create political change
E
to end overseas wars
F
to limit access to education
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The Society for Human Rights was created in 1924 to

A
establish education programs about disabilities.
B
discuss human rights abuses around the world.
C
prevent the spread of hate crimes laws.
D
promote tolerance of LGBTQ+ people.
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A 2009 law passed in honor of Matthew Shepard gave the US government

A
fewer resources for special education.
B
less say in how states prosecute crimes.
C
more control of Indigenous land.
D
more power to prosecute hate crimes.
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How do you think housing inequality might affect individuals? Check all that apply.They might have to move often.They might be unable to keep a stable job.They might have to change schools frequently.They might not get regular health checkups.They might stay with family or friends.They might struggle to keep up with schoolwork.

A
They might have to move often.
B
They might be unable to keep a stable job.
C
They might have to change schools frequently.
D
They might not get regular health checkups.
E
They might stay with family or friends.
F
They might struggle to keep up with schoolwork.
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What is social inequality?

A
the belief that some people are better at school than others
B
discrimination based on a person’s ability to perform a particular job
C
any unfair situation in which some groups have less money, power, or status than other groups
D
a situation in which someone is more likely than others to succeed in sports and other activities
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How does StandUp for Kids help children who are experiencing homelessness? Choose four correct answers.by distributing foodby providing mentors to help with goalsby providing home loansby assisting with temporary housingby helping them start a careerby providing health care

A
by distributing food
B
by providing mentors to help with goals
C
by providing home loans
D
by assisting with temporary housing
E
by helping them start a career
F
by providing health care
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According to Mayor Durkan, what is the most important response to homelessness?

A
providing safe places for people who are experiencing homelessness
B
making sure that people who are experiencing homelessness have jobs
C
providing an education to people who are experiencing homelessness
D
asking people who are experiencing homelessness to share their stories
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Where can Isabell get more information about teens experiencing homelessness in her community? Choose three correct answers.

A
her school counselor
B
the local news or newspapers
C
an expert on bullying
D
the governor of her state
E
local teen-outreach organizations

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