Civil Rights and Conservatism ERA

James Farmer- Was the co founder of CORE and helped organize the Freedom Rides. The freedom rides promoted integration of public facilities. The Busses were set on fire at a bus station on their way from D.C to Atlanta, and many of the riders were beaten. James Farmer was arrested in his role in organizing the Freedom Rides

Dr. Hector P. Garcia Formed the American G. I. Forum Dr.Hector P. Garcia Formed the American G.I. Forum. This lead to the expanded rights and liberties for Hispanic Americans. He promoted affordable health care for Hispanic Veterans and integration in education

What decade was William/ Bill Clements elected Governor of Texas In the 1970’s Bill Clements was elected Governor of Texas. He was the first Republican Governor elected since reconstruction

How did the evangelical movement influence political leadership in the last decade???? Evangelical definition-Evangelical Christianity, or Evangelical Protestantism [a] is a worldwide, transdenominational movement within Protestant Christianity maintaining that the essence of the gospel consists in the doctrine of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ's atonement. The movement influenced political leader to incorporate their faith into the way they lead

Oveta Culp Hobby was honored on a US postage stamp for forming and leading the Woman’s Army Corp or (WAC

The Vietnam War The Vietnam War affected the Texas Economy by creating jobs to support the military in Texas

What is a civic responsibility???? Civic Responsibility is defined as the "responsibility of a citizen" (Dictionary.com). It is comprised of actions and attitudes associated with democratic governance and social participation. An example would be voting or serving on a jury

Article 1 section 2 of the Bill of Rights Article 1 section 2 of the Bill of Rights states that Texans may alter the government so long as the people maintain their authority over the government

Free Press! Why is free press important???? People need to be informed to make valid decisions Definition of freedom of the press -  the right of newspapers, magazines, etc., to report news without being controlled by the government

How did the freedom of press contribute to the advancing of Civil Rights???? It kept the public informed about the issues and events related to the movement.

What former US President signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964???? LBJ/ Lyndon B. Johnson- http://www.history.com/this-day-in- history/johnson-signs-civil-rights-act

Who was the first African American woman elected to Congress Barbara Jordan was the first African American woman from a southern state to be elected to congress after serving in Texas

Raymond Telles Raymond Telles Elected first Mexican American mayor of El Paso Served as an Ambassador to Costa Rica under JFK Served as Chairman of the EEOC for the US in 1971

What is a right protected by the Texas Constitution Equality of Men and Women!

Who is James Baker He served as Chief of Staff in both the Reagan and Bush (41) administrations, as well as Secretary of State from 1989-1992