10 Questions
What was the main goal of the civil rights movement in the South?
To return the rights given to African Americans during Radical Reconstruction
What was the significance of the Montgomery bus boycott?
It was the first sustained mass protest against segregation
What was the basis of Martin Luther King Jr.'s view on resistance?
The Gospels, Old Testament prophets, and Gandhi's work
What was the outcome of the Montgomery bus boycott in 1956?
The Alabama segregation laws on buses were declared unconstitutional
What was the significance of the sit-ins in Greensboro, North Carolina?
It exposed the generational gap between civil rights leaders and young protesters
What was the result of the bad press Woolworth received after the sit-ins?
Woolworth desegregated its lunch counters
What was the goal of Project C in Birmingham?
To provoke white violence in the South
What was the outcome of Project C in Birmingham?
The plan was modified to focus on non-violent direct action
What was the significance of the presence of whites in SNCC?
It helped to reduce violence against protesters
What was the outcome of the civil rights movement in the South?
The movement led to significant changes in the South, but equality was not fully achieved
Test your knowledge on the Civil Rights Movement, specifically the events leading up to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and its impact on the fight for equality. Learn about the key figures, court cases, and protests that shaped the movement.
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