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6. Who was the fist black American Supreme Court Justice in 1967?
- Thurgood Marshall
- Thorin Oakenshield
- Theodore Morrison
7. Which black airman won respect of white soldiers in WW2?
- Woodrow Crockett
- Windsor Creaklet
- Winston Cropplebert
8. Why was the Brown case limited?
- The Supreme Court did not specify a timeframe when desegregation should occur
- The Supreme Court revised and later voted against desegregation
- Thurgood Marshall later said that he opposed desegregation
9. When was Sweatt V. Painter?
10. What did the 15th Amendment do?
- Gave voting rights to all citizens regardless of race
- Gave equal citizenship rights to everyone born in America
- Allowed all male ex-slaves to marry in America
11. Between which years was Truman president?
- 1945-1953
- 1944-1951
- 1947-1955
12. Which black man did Truman appoint as Ambassador to the United Nations?
- Richard Bon Jovi
- Ralph Bunche
- Ronald Reagan
13. What year was 'To Secure These Rights' published?
14. When was Morgan V. Virginia?
15. What did the 14th Amendment do?
- Allowed ex-slaves to own a business or organisation
- Gave equal citizenship rights to everyone born in America
- Gave voting rights to ex-slaves
16. When was the Washington Airport desegregated?
17. Which Supreme Court Justice was sympathetic to Civil Rights?
- Earl Warren
- Ernest Warrent
- Egbert Warwick
18. What did the Executive Order 9981 do?
- Ended segregation in the civil service
- Ended segregation in the army
- Ended segregation in airports
19. Which civil rights organisation launched the Journey of Reconciliation in 1947?
20. What did Sweatt V. Painter rule?
- Segregation in the armed forces is unconstitutional
- Graduate education provision must be desegregated
- Canteens should be desegregated