20 Questions
What was the main reason African Americans were boycotting buses in the 1960s?
They were forced to sit in the back.
What was the outcome of the 100 years that had passed since the Emancipation Proclamation?
African Americans were still not equal to whites in the South.
What was the significance of the march on Washington, D.C.?
It was a demonstration of the power of nonviolent resistance.
Who was a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement who came to the March on Wahsington?
A and B
What was the approximate number of people who gathered at the Washington Monument by 9:30 a.m.?
23,000
What was the main purpose of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom?
To demand equal job opportunities and voting rights
Who was the primary organizer of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom?
A. Philip Randolph
What was President Kennedy's initial stance on the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom?
He was hesitant due to concerns about potential violence
How many people were expected to participate in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom?
175,000
What was the date of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom?
August 28, 1963
What was the primary focus of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech at the March on Washington?
His dreams for future
What was the tone of the March on Washington?
Peaceful and nonviolent
Who were the main organizers of the March on Washington?
Bayard Rustin and A. Philip Randolph
What landmark in Washington, D.C. was the site of the March on Washington?
The Lincoln Memorial
What were the two significant legislative outcomes following the March on Washington?
The Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act
What was a notable feature of the March on Washington?
Martin Luther King Jr. gave a moving speech
What was a challenge faced by protesters during the civil rights movement?
The police often attacked protesters
What was the significance of the March on Washington?
A and B
What was the name of the magazine that named Martin Luther King Jr. 'Man of the Year' in 1963?
Time Magazine
What was the landmark legislation passed by President Johnson in 1964?
The Civil Rights Act
This quiz is about the struggles faced by African Americans in the 1960s, despite being legally free. It covers their fight for equality in education, employment, and public facilities. Take this quiz to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement in the US.
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