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Which of these statements best identifies a trend about Texas women who have served in Congress since the late 19607
(1 point)
More women from Texas served in Congress during the late 2010s than in the 1990s.
More women from Texas served in Congress during the 1970s and 1980s.
Most women trom Texas elected to Congress represent rural areas of the state.
Mast women trom Texas elected to Congress served no more than one term.Use the quote to answer the question
"My faith in the Constitution is whole, it is complete, it is total. And I am not going to be an idle spectator to the destruction of the Constitution"
-Barbara Jordan, House Judiciary
Committee Speech, July 24, 1974
What situation caused Barbara Jordan to raise these concerns about the potential destruction of the Constitution in 19747
(1 point)
Othe failure to adopt the Equal Rights Amendment
O the US. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roev Wade
O the president's involvement in the Watergate scandal
O public ditsion over the Vietnam WarWhich statement best generalizes how Black leaders have extended greater opportunities to the Black community? (1 point)
Black leaders were not able to succeed at extending opportunities to the African American community until the twenty- first century
Black leaders used a combination of political activism, lawsuits, and legislative change to expand opportunities for the Black community
Organizations, such as the NAACP, were the most effective at creating opportunities for the Black community.
The use of legal action, such as lawsuits, has been the only way to expand opportunities for the Black community.Which of the folowing best describes the role of Raymond Telles Jr. for Mexican Americans through his municipal election? (1 point)
He herped Mrstan Amerkans find affordable housing
O He advocated against the Bracero Progran
He helped pay poll taxes with fundraising efforts for poor Mexican Americano
Heleton imade him the first Hispanic American on the Texas Supreme Court.Which of the following best describes the importance of Raul A. González's career in government? (1 point)
He was the first Hispanic American to be elected as mayor of a major aty
He was the first Hispanic American to serve on the Texas Supreme Court
He was heavily Involved in finance at the federal level.
He attempted to grow funding for public housing