1. Civil Rights and Conservatism ERA

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. What former US President signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964????
LBJ/ Lyndon B. Johnson- history/johnson-signs-civil-rights-act

13. 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

14. 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

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

16. 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