18 Questions
Who was the Public Safety Commissioner who ordered the use of brutal force against peaceful protesters in Montgomery, Alabama?
Bull Connor
What was the tactic used by young black people in the Sit-In Movement?
Sitting at the counters of restaurants and demanding to be served
What was the significance of the March on Washington in 1963?
It was a peaceful protest where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his 'I Have a Dream' speech
What was the main goal of the American Indian Movement?
To reclaim their heritage and traditions
What was the main difference between Martin Luther King Jr.'s approach and Malcolm X's approach?
Malcolm X believed in violence, while Martin Luther King Jr. believed in nonviolence
What was the significance of the year 1970 in the context of the United Farm Workers?
The United Farm Workers achieved a significant pay increase for migrant farm workers
What was the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
It prohibited discrimination based on race, religion, or sex
What was the result of the US support of Israel in 1973?
The US faced oil shortages due to OPEC's actions
What was the significance of the 1975 Self Determination Act?
It gave control of their lands, education, and law enforcement to Native Americans
What was the main provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
It authorized the federal government to oversee voting in counties with historically low black voter turnout
What led to the change in the classification of homosexuality?
The Gay Liberation Movement
What was the significance of the Occupation of Alcatraz Island?
It was an attempt to reclaim Native American lands
What event led to people questioning the safety of nuclear energy?
Three Mile Island accident
What was the title of Rachel Carson's book that explained how modern society was poisoning the earth?
Silent Spring
What was the main concern of college students who protested against the Vietnam War?
The morality of the war and fear of being drafted
What was the name of the conservative student organization that supported America's involvement in Vietnam?
Young Americans for Freedom (YAF)
What event occurred in 1970 at Kent State University?
The Kent State Massacre took place
What was the main reason behind the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970?
To control air pollution on a national scale
Learn about Martin Luther King Jr.'s nonviolent revolution through Civil Disobedience, the Sit-In Movement, and the involvement of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Montgomery, Alabama. Explore the role of Bull Connor and the use of brutal force against peaceful protests.
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