All Flashcards
What were the causes and effects of the Voting Rights Act?
Cause: Discriminatory voting practices. Effect: Increased Black voter registration and representation.
What were the causes and effects of desegregation?
Cause: Civil Rights Movement. Effect: Expanded educational opportunities for Black students.
What were the causes and effects of urbanization?
Cause: Industrialization and migration. Effect: Increased employment opportunities and growth of Black businesses.
What were the causes and effects of the wealth gap?
Cause: Historical discrimination. Effect: Limited opportunities for Black communities to accumulate generational wealth.
What were the causes and effects of Black entrepreneurship?
Cause: Limited economic opportunities. Effect: Significant contributions to American society and the economy.
What were the causes and effects of the CBC?
Cause: Need for Black political power. Effect: Advocacy for reform and increased representation.
What were the causes and effects of Obama's election?
Cause: Changing demographics and political climate. Effect: Symbolized progress and hope.
What were the causes and effects of Harris' election?
Cause: Increased Black political participation. Effect: Progress for Black women in politics.
What were the causes and effects of Chisholm's election?
Cause: Civil Rights Movement and Black activism. Effect: Paved the way for increased Black political representation.
What were the causes and effects of Powell's address?
Cause: Desire to inspire future leaders. Effect: Emphasized free speech and community service.
Define Voting Rights Act 1965.
Landmark act outlawing discriminatory voting practices.
Define Congressional Black Caucus (CBC).
Group promoting Black political power and advocating for reform, founded in 1971.
Define wealth gap.
Significant disparity in wealth between different racial or ethnic groups.
Define desegregation.
The process of ending segregation, especially in schools.
Define Black entrepreneurship.
The creation and operation of businesses by African Americans.
Define political representation.
The activity of advocating on behalf of a group or individual in a political system.
Define historical discrimination.
Past discriminatory practices that continue to affect present-day circumstances.
Define affirmative action.
Policies designed to address past and present discrimination by ensuring equal opportunities.
Define urban sprawl.
The expansion of urban areas into previously undeveloped land.
Define generational wealth.
Assets passed down from one generation to another, contributing to long-term financial security.
Significance of Obama's portrait?
Departure from tradition, represents evolving representation.
Significance of Michelle's portrait?
First Black First Lady painted by Black female artist.
What does Obama's portrait symbolize?
Relaxed pose challenges notions of power.
What does Michelle's portrait reflect?
Her role as a cultural icon.
What do the portraits highlight?
Progress in representation for Black women.
What do Black entrepreneurs contribute?
Significant contributions to American society and the economy.
What did Colin Powell advocate in his speech?
Importance of free speech, reconciliation, and community service.
What did Black businesses serve?
Served Black communities, such as restaurants, banks, and publishing houses.
What is the significance of Powell's speech?
Powerful example of African American achievement.
What does the vibrant background in Obama's portrait do?
Challenges conventional notions of power.