The Fight Continues Multiple Choices
This passage explains how the Civil Rights Movement achieved great victories with major laws but also faced ongoing challenges. Despite the Civil Rights Act, African Americans still struggled to find good jobs and housing because of discrimination. Voting restrictions and unfair police treatment created additional barriers. Leaders like John Lewis and Shirley Chisholm continued pushing the government to protect civil rights beyond the 1960s. The passage emphasizes that while laws made progress, the fight for fairness and justice continues in modern times.
Reading about ongoing struggles builds strong comprehension skills by showing how victories can exist alongside challenges. Vocabulary expands with terms like “restrictions,” “discrimination,” and “justice.” Students strengthen critical thinking by analyzing how unfair systems adapt over time. Grammar and writing skills grow as they practice summarizing complex historical ideas. These passages also inspire reflection about the importance of persistence and leadership in making society more equal.