Civil Rights Movement and SCLC Quiz
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What was the main focus of the March on Washington?

  • Ending segregation and gaining civil rights equality
  • Lester Maddox's closure of Pickrick Cafeteria
  • Protesting the unequal treatment of African Americans
  • Encouraging the passage of Civil Rights Acts and The Voting Rights Act (correct)
  • What was the original goal of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)?

  • Protesting the unequal treatment of African Americans
  • Ending segregation and gaining civil rights equality (correct)
  • Encouraging the passage of Civil Rights Acts and The Voting Rights Act
  • Lester Maddox closing Pickrick Cafeteria
  • What did Lester Maddox's reaction to the 1964 Civil Rights Act demonstrate?

  • Support for the Civil Rights Act
  • Enforcement of the Civil Rights Act
  • Opposition to the Civil Rights Act (correct)
  • Neutrality towards the Civil Rights Act
  • Who played a key role in the Civil Rights Movement and what is SNCC?

    <p>Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and a civil rights organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) during the Civil Rights Movement?

    <p>Protesting the unequal treatment of African Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original goal of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)?

    <p>Ending segregation and gaining civil rights equality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Lester Maddox's reaction to the 1964 Civil Rights Act demonstrate?

    <p>His opposition to serving African Americans at his restaurant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of the March on Washington?

    <p>Encouraging the passage of Civil Rights Acts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did John Lewis play in the Civil Rights Movement?

    <p>Protesting the unequal treatment of African Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    March on Washington

    • Aimed to advocate for civil and economic rights for African Americans.
    • Featured Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, emphasizing racial equality and justice.
    • Thousands of participants gathered to push for legislation on job opportunities, fair wages, and desegregation.

    Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)

    • Founded to coordinate and support nonviolent protests against racial segregation.
    • Originally intended to advance civil rights through Christian teachings and community organizing.
    • Played a vital role in major events like the Birmingham Campaign and the Selma to Montgomery marches.

    Lester Maddox and the 1964 Civil Rights Act

    • Maddox, a segregationist governor of Georgia, openly defied the Civil Rights Act, demonstrating the resistance to desegregation in the South.
    • His actions illustrated the backlash against federal civil rights legislation and the deep-seated racism present at the time.

    Key Figures and Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)

    • John Lewis, a prominent leader of SNCC, was instrumental in organizing nonviolent protests and advocating for voting rights.
    • SNCC focused on empowering young people to take part in civil rights activism, leading campaigns like the Freedom Rides and sit-ins.

    SCLC's Main Focus During Civil Rights Movement

    • Sought to eliminate racial segregation and discrimination through peaceful protests, community mobilization, and legal strategies.
    • Emphasized the importance of nonviolent resistance, drawing inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi and Christian doctrine.

    John Lewis's Role

    • Actively participated in major events including the Freedom Rides and the March on Washington.
    • As a leader, he advocated tirelessly for voting rights, helping to shape the direction of the Civil Rights Movement.

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    Test your knowledge about the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, The Voting Rights Act of 1965, the role of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), and the fight for equal rights and desegregation during the Civil Rights Movement.

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