AP African American Studies / Unit 4: Movements and Debates
4.15 Economic Growth and Black Political Representation
Notes
After civil rights laws, more Black Americans won office: Shirley Chisholm (first Black woman in Congress, 1968; ran for president, 1972), the Congressional Black Caucus (1971), Black mayors, and Barack Obama (president, 2008). The Black middle class grew, but wealth gaps remained.
Practice
Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman to:
1968.
The Congressional Black Caucus was formed in:
Black members of Congress.
Barack Obama was elected president in:
First Black president.
Ready for more? Take the Unit 4 test.