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Who was the Public Safety Commissioner who ordered the use of brutal force against peaceful protesters in Montgomery, Alabama?
Who was the Public Safety Commissioner who ordered the use of brutal force against peaceful protesters in Montgomery, Alabama?
- John F. Kennedy
- Martin Luther King Jr.
- Malcolm X
- Bull Connor (correct)
What was the tactic used by young black people in the Sit-In Movement?
What was the tactic used by young black people in the Sit-In Movement?
- Organizing violent protests
- Sitting at the counters of restaurants and demanding to be served (correct)
- Holding secret meetings
- Refusing to pay taxes
What was the significance of the March on Washington in 1963?
What was the significance of the March on Washington in 1963?
- It was a meeting of the Black Panthers
- It marked the beginning of the American Revolution
- It was a peaceful protest where Martin Luther King Jr. gave his 'I Have a Dream' speech (correct)
- It was a violent protest against segregation
What was the main goal of the American Indian Movement?
What was the main goal of the American Indian Movement?
What was the main difference between Martin Luther King Jr.'s approach and Malcolm X's approach?
What was the main difference between Martin Luther King Jr.'s approach and Malcolm X's approach?
What was the significance of the year 1970 in the context of the United Farm Workers?
What was the significance of the year 1970 in the context of the United Farm Workers?
What was the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
What was the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
What was the result of the US support of Israel in 1973?
What was the result of the US support of Israel in 1973?
What was the significance of the 1975 Self Determination Act?
What was the significance of the 1975 Self Determination Act?
What was the main provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
What was the main provision of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
What led to the change in the classification of homosexuality?
What led to the change in the classification of homosexuality?
What was the significance of the Occupation of Alcatraz Island?
What was the significance of the Occupation of Alcatraz Island?
What event led to people questioning the safety of nuclear energy?
What event led to people questioning the safety of nuclear energy?
What was the title of Rachel Carson's book that explained how modern society was poisoning the earth?
What was the title of Rachel Carson's book that explained how modern society was poisoning the earth?
What was the main concern of college students who protested against the Vietnam War?
What was the main concern of college students who protested against the Vietnam War?
What was the name of the conservative student organization that supported America's involvement in Vietnam?
What was the name of the conservative student organization that supported America's involvement in Vietnam?
What event occurred in 1970 at Kent State University?
What event occurred in 1970 at Kent State University?
What was the main reason behind the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970?
What was the main reason behind the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970?
