Other Perspectives on Civil Rights Answers

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According to the excerpt from Chavez’s speech on the right, the UFW was dedicated to

A
the growth of labor opportunities for migrant farmworkers.
B
carrying on the dream of Martin Luther King Jr.
C
ending migrant farmwork.
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Select question 93ce3fdd

A
students
B
opponents
C
freedom riders
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Select question 6d5fb25a

A
farming
B
life
C
protest
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The injustices that Chavez lists in the last part of his speech include

A
racism.
B
lack of voting rights.
C
assault.
D
unsafe working conditions.
E
deportation.
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For Chavez, the lesson of Martin Luther King Jr. is that

A
nonviolence is the way to peace and justice.
B
a desperate struggle was the only way to win rights.
C
women should not be working in the fields and subject to assault.
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Chavez compares the vineyards of California to which important sites of the civil rights movement?

A
Washington, DC and Atlanta
B
Selma and Birmingham
C
Alabama and Mississippi
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A
nonviolence
B
violent strikes
C
using freedom riders
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Who does Chavez blame for the problems faced by minorities?

A
The US government
B
The minority’s country of origin
C
Other workers
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According to the excerpt from Chavez’s speech on the right, the UFW was dedicated to

A
the growth of labor opportunities for migrant farmworkers.
B
carrying on the dream of Martin Luther King Jr.
C
ending migrant farmwork.
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The injustices that Chavez lists in the last part of his speech include

A
racism.
B
lack of voting rights.
C
assault.
D
unsafe working conditions.
E
deportation.
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For Chavez, the lesson of Martin Luther King Jr. is that

A
nonviolence is the way to peace and justice.
B
a desperate struggle was the only way to win rights.
C
women should not be working in the fields and subject to assault.
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Chavez compares the vineyards of California to which important sites of the civil rights movement?

A
Washington, DC and Atlanta
B
Selma and Birmingham
C
Alabama and Mississippi
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Chavez believed in to bring about change.

A
nonviolence
B
violent strikes
C
using freedom riders
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Who does Chavez blame for the problems faced by minorities?

A
The US government
B
The minority’s country of origin
C
Other workers
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Which examples did you include in your response?

A
His philosophy of nonviolence was adopted by other activists.
B
Both movements were trying to address historical injustices.
C
Later movements used the strategies of the civil rights movement, such as sit-ins, marches, and boycotts.
D
Both movements were fighting racism and discrimination.
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Write a three- to four-sentence paragraph describing how Martin Luther King Jr. provided a model for later civil rights movements in the United States.

Answer:

Martin Luther King Jr. provided a model for later civil rights movements by establishing the effectiveness of nonviolent protest as a means of social change. He popularized strategies such as marches, boycotts, and sit-ins, which were later used by other movement leaders to address historical injustices. By fighting against racism and discrimination through organized action, King created a blueprint that inspired future activists to advocate for their own rights and equality. His legacy demonstrates how peaceful resistance can lead to significant legislative and societal progress.

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