Kennedy's Civil Rights Policies Quiz
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What was the primary theme of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech?

  • Unity among all races
  • Economic equality for all citizens
  • Political independence for African Americans
  • Judgment based on character, not skin color (correct)

    • What tragic event occurred shortly after President Kennedy's television address?

  • The shooting of Medgar Evers (correct)
  • The march on Washington
  • The Birmingham church bombing
  • The assassination of Martin Luther King

    • Which of the following best describes the atmosphere in America following Kennedy's assassination?

  • Indifference towards political issues
  • Heightened tensions among political parties
  • A deep sorrow and mourning (correct)
  • A sense of joy and celebration

    • Which aspect of Kennedy's presidency is mentioned as having lasting impact despite controversies?

    <p>His charisma and idealism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the immediate consequence of the assassination of Lee Harvey Oswald?

    <p>The emergence of conspiracy theories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tragic incident occurred involving a church in Birmingham in September 1963?

    <p>An explosion that killed four girls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who took over the presidency immediately after Kennedy was assassinated?

    <p>Lyndon B. Johnson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was suggested about President Kennedy's popularity after his assassination?

    <p>He had a profound influence on a generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary strategy of the civil rights movement discussed in this content?

    <p>Empowering people at grassroots levels to vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event occurred when James Meredith tried to enroll at the University of Mississippi?

    <p>He encountered violent opposition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one reason for Kennedy's cautious approach to civil rights legislation?

    <p>He needed the support of southern legislators for other legislation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Martin Luther King, Jr. describe the campaign in Birmingham, Alabama?

    <p>A moral issue with potential for violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the Freedom Riders?

    <p>To end segregation in facilities serving interstate bus passengers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of violent responses did peaceful civil rights marchers face in Birmingham?

    <p>Police using attack dogs and high-pressure hoses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did President Kennedy take after witnessing the violence in Birmingham?

    <p>He delivered a televised speech addressing the violence as a moral issue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What incident prompted the Kennedy administration to involve federal marshals with the Freedom Riders?

    <p>Violence against the Freedom Riders by a white mob.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Robert Kennedy express his concerns about Martin Luther King, Jr.'s advisers?

    <p>By ordering a wiretap on King's phone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the March on Washington led by Martin Luther King, Jr. in August 1963?

    <p>To support Kennedy-backed civil rights legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Kennedy compare the principle of civil rights to in his televised speech?

    <p>The principles found in the American Constitution and Scriptures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Voter Education Project?

    <p>An effort to register the South’s black population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event occurred in the Freedom Ride campaign near Anniston, Alabama?

    <p>A Freedom Ride bus was torched by a white mob.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the violent opposition encountered during the civil rights movement?

    <p>Heightened national attention towards civil rights issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Kennedy's initial political strategy regarding civil rights?

    <p>To prioritize economic legislation over civil rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did private foundations play in the civil rights movement under Kennedy's encouragement?

    <p>They offered financial backing for the Voter Education Project.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Kennedy's Civil Rights Policies

    • Kennedy initially approached civil rights cautiously, needing Southern support for other legislation.
    • He believed broader social measures would eventually benefit Black Americans.
    • Events like the Freedom Rides (1960s) forced a shift in Kennedy's stance.
    • Southern violence against Freedom Riders led to federal intervention to protect them.
    • The Kennedy administration began working more actively with the Civil Rights Movement.

    FBI Surveillance of King

    • Fearing communist ties within King's advisors, Robert Kennedy ordered FBI wiretaps on King in 1963.
    • relationship between King and the Kennedy's was generally positive despite these concerns.

    Voter Registration Efforts

    • The Voter Education Project, encouraged by Robert Kennedy, aimed to register disenfranchised Black voters in the South.
    • This project was a key strategy to empower Black people through voting rights.
    • The project sought to counteract racial discrimination at the grassroots level by empowering voters.

    Desegregation of Schools

    • The University of Mississippi's integration (1962) required federal intervention, with 400 marshals and 3000 troops.
    • This highlighted the obstacles to desegregation in the South.
    • Southern universities had different levels of resistance to desegregation.

    Birmingham Campaign

    • King's Birmingham campaign (1963) faced intense opposition and violence including police brutality (attack dogs, water hoses, etc)..
    • The campaign created significant negative media coverage and international pressure that raised awareness and fueled the demand for Civil Rights legislation.

    Kennedy's 1963 Address

    • Kennedy's June 1963 speech addressed the civil rights crisis as a moral issue.
    • He pledged support for legislation to protect Black citizens.
    • He emphasized the principles of the American Constitution.

    Assassination of President Kennedy

    • President Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, in Dallas.
    • Lee Harvey Oswald was identified as the assassin but was himself shot by Jack Ruby.
    • An official investigation was launched to get to the bottom of the assassination.

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