Gr 12 History Ch 3: REASONS FOR THE EMERGENCE OF THE BLACK POWER MOVEMENT

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Who popularized the phrase 'Black Power' in 1966?

Stokely Carmichael (correct)

Kwame Ture

James Meredith

Martin Luther King Jr.

What event led to the March Against Fear in 1966?

The Watts Riots

The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

The March on Washington

The shooting of James Meredith (correct)

What was the significance of Stokely Carmichael's use of the term 'Black Power'?

It was a criticism of the civil rights movement

It was a call for racial segregation

It signaled a break from the established civil rights tactics (correct)

It marked a return to nonviolent civil rights tactics

What global movement influenced African American activists in the 1960s?

The Global Decolonization Movement Signup and view all the answers

What was the connection between the global fight against colonialism and the African American civil rights movement?

African Americans saw parallels between their fight for racial equality and the global fight against colonialism Signup and view all the answers

What was a major factor in the shift of the Black Power movement's focus from rural to urban areas?

The concentration of poverty in urban areas Signup and view all the answers

What was a major criticism of the traditional civil rights movement by younger African Americans?

It did not address the root causes of black poverty and powerlessness Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the slow pace of change in the civil rights movement?

Growing frustration among younger activists Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of the Black Power movement's approach to achieving racial justice?

A rejection of nonviolent methods Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of black nationalist sentiments during the Black Power movement?

A focus on self-determination and self-respect Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a factor that contributed to the emergence of the Black Power movement?

The inadequacy of traditional civil rights approaches Signup and view all the answers

What was a major concern of African Americans living in urban areas during the Black Power movement?

Systemic discrimination and economic disenfranchisement Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the persistent racism and police brutality faced by African Americans during the Black Power movement?

A growing belief in the need for self-defense and armed resistance Signup and view all the answers

What event triggered the March Against Fear in 1966?

The shooting of James Meredith Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Stokely Carmichael's use of the term 'Black Power'?

It signaled a break from established civil rights tactics Signup and view all the answers

What global movement influenced African American activists in the 1960s?

The decolonization and anti-imperialist movements Signup and view all the answers

What did African Americans draw parallels with in their fight for racial equality?

The global fight against colonialism Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of the connection between the global fight against colonialism and the African American civil rights movement?

Both were fighting against oppression and inequality Signup and view all the answers

What was a major concern of urban African Americans during the Black Power movement?

Systemic discrimination and economic disenfranchisement Signup and view all the answers

Why did younger African Americans reject traditional civil rights approaches?

They thought nonviolent methods were ineffective Signup and view all the answers

What was a key characteristic of the Black Power movement's approach?

Prioritization of self-defense and black nationalism Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the slow pace of change in the civil rights movement?

Growing frustration and militancy among younger activists Signup and view all the answers

What was a major influence on the development of the Black Power movement?

Global nationalist and anti-colonial movements Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of black nationalist sentiments during the Black Power movement?

Celebration of black identity and self-determination Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the shift in focus from rural to urban areas?

The rise of black nationalism and urban grievances Signup and view all the answers

What was a major factor in the emergence of the Black Power movement?

The inadequate housing and education in urban areas Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the March Against Fear in 1966?

To respond to the shooting of James Meredith Signup and view all the answers

What did the phrase 'Black Power' symbolize in the 1960s?

A rejection of liberal integrationist ideals Signup and view all the answers

What global movement influenced the African American civil rights movement in the 1960s?

The decolonization and anti-imperialist movements globally Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of the connection between the global fight against colonialism and the African American civil rights movement?

Both drew parallels between racial equality and independence Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of Stokely Carmichael's use of the term 'Black Power'?

A shift towards more radical and assertive protest Signup and view all the answers

What led to the rise of black nationalist sentiments during the Black Power movement?

Self-determination, self-respect, and self-defense ideologies Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the slow pace of change in the civil rights movement?

Growing frustration among younger activists Signup and view all the answers

What was a major difference between the Black Power movement and the traditional civil rights movement?

Emphasis on integration versus self-determination Signup and view all the answers

What was a major concern of African Americans living in urban areas during the Black Power movement?

Systemic discrimination and poor living conditions Signup and view all the answers

What influenced the shift in focus from rural to urban areas in the Black Power movement?

Concentration of poverty in urban areas Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of the Black Power movement's approach to achieving racial justice?

Celebration of black identity and self-defense Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of persistent racism and police brutality faced by African Americans?

Rejection of nonviolent methods Signup and view all the answers

What was a major reason for the emergence of the Black Power movement?

Inadequacy of traditional civil rights approaches Signup and view all the answers

Gr 12 History Ch 3: REASONS FOR THE EMERGENCE OF THE BLACK POWER MOVEMENT

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Who popularized the phrase 'Black Power' in 1966?

What event led to the March Against Fear in 1966?

What was the significance of Stokely Carmichael's use of the term 'Black Power'?

What global movement influenced African American activists in the 1960s?

What was the connection between the global fight against colonialism and the African American civil rights movement?

What was a major factor in the shift of the Black Power movement's focus from rural to urban areas?

What was a major criticism of the traditional civil rights movement by younger African Americans?

What was a consequence of the slow pace of change in the civil rights movement?

What was a characteristic of the Black Power movement's approach to achieving racial justice?

What was a key aspect of black nationalist sentiments during the Black Power movement?

Which of the following was a factor that contributed to the emergence of the Black Power movement?

What was a major concern of African Americans living in urban areas during the Black Power movement?

What was a consequence of the persistent racism and police brutality faced by African Americans during the Black Power movement?

What event triggered the March Against Fear in 1966?

What was the significance of Stokely Carmichael's use of the term 'Black Power'?

What global movement influenced African American activists in the 1960s?

What did African Americans draw parallels with in their fight for racial equality?

What was a key aspect of the connection between the global fight against colonialism and the African American civil rights movement?

What was a major concern of urban African Americans during the Black Power movement?

Why did younger African Americans reject traditional civil rights approaches?

What was a key characteristic of the Black Power movement's approach?

What was a consequence of the slow pace of change in the civil rights movement?

What was a major influence on the development of the Black Power movement?

What was a key aspect of black nationalist sentiments during the Black Power movement?

What contributed to the shift in focus from rural to urban areas?

What was a major factor in the emergence of the Black Power movement?

What was the primary objective of the March Against Fear in 1966?

What did the phrase 'Black Power' symbolize in the 1960s?

What global movement influenced the African American civil rights movement in the 1960s?

What was a key aspect of the connection between the global fight against colonialism and the African American civil rights movement?

What was a consequence of Stokely Carmichael's use of the term 'Black Power'?

What led to the rise of black nationalist sentiments during the Black Power movement?

What was a consequence of the slow pace of change in the civil rights movement?

What was a major difference between the Black Power movement and the traditional civil rights movement?

What was a major concern of African Americans living in urban areas during the Black Power movement?

What influenced the shift in focus from rural to urban areas in the Black Power movement?

What was a key aspect of the Black Power movement's approach to achieving racial justice?

What was a consequence of persistent racism and police brutality faced by African Americans?

What was a major reason for the emergence of the Black Power movement?

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