by Binnie Gilliland
In the wake of the 1960s civil unrest, the Kerner Commission was established to investigate the causes of the riots and to provide recommendations for the future. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the Commission’s findings, its historical context, and its lasting impact on American society. Good luck and have fun!
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Kerner Commission Quiz Questions Overview
1. What year was the Kerner Commission established?
1965
1967
1969
1971
2. What was the primary focus of the Kerner Commission?
Economic policy
Foreign relations
Civil unrest and racial issues
Environmental protection
3. Who chaired the Kerner Commission?
John F. Kennedy
Otto Kerner
Lyndon B. Johnson
Martin Luther King Jr.
4. What was one of the key findings of the Kerner Commission’s report?
The economy was the primary cause of unrest.
The media was responsible for the riots.
America was moving toward two societies, one black, one white—separate and unequal.
There was no significant racial tension.
5. Which U.S. President established the Kerner Commission?
John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Lyndon B. Johnson
Gerald Ford
6. How many members were part of the Kerner Commission?
5
11
15
20
7. What was one of the major recommendations of the Kerner Commission?
Increase military spending
Cut taxes
Invest in education and job training programs
Reduce government intervention
8. What event primarily prompted the creation of the Kerner Commission?
The Vietnam War
The assassination of John F. Kennedy
The urban riots of the 1960s
The Watergate scandal
9. Which of the following was NOT a recommendation made by the Kerner Commission?
Improving police-community relations
Expanding welfare programs
Increasing military presence in urban areas
Creating more public housing
10. What was the official name of the Kerner Commission?
National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders
National Commission on Urban Unrest
Presidential Commission on Racial Inequality
Federal Committee on Social Justice
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