Question

how did the civil rights movement show results and that it was working?

a. fewer african americans were voting because they knew the government did not care about them.
b. more minorities were entering the workplace, political office, and higher education.
c. more whites were leaving the workplace, political office, and higher education.
d. women were moving away from workplaces and going

Explanation:

Analyze the historical impact of the Civil Rights movement

The Civil Rights movement aimed to dismantle systemic racial segregation and discrimination, securing equal opportunities in voting, employment, public representation, and education.

Evaluate the given options against historical outcomes

• Option (a) is incorrect because African American voter registration and turnout increased significantly following the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
• Option (b) is correct because major legislative achievements (like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965) and social shifts led to measurable increases in minority employment, political representation, and college enrollment.
• Option (c) is incorrect because white participation in these sectors did not experience a mass exit.
• Option (d) is incorrect and cut off, but the movement generally expanded opportunities rather than restricting women's roles.

Answer:

• a. Fewer African Americans were voting because they knew the government did not care about them.
• b. More minorities were entering the workplace, political office, and higher education. (Correct answer)
• c. More whites were leaving the workplace, political office, and higher education.
• d. Women were moving away from workplaces and going