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The Impact of Malcolm X
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Which of the following is NOT a reason why the March on Washington was important in the civil rights movement?

  • The protest was peaceful and well-organized
  • The event received significant media coverage
  • The march solidified Martin Luther King's leadership role
  • The march led to the passing of a civil rights bill (correct)

    • What impact did the March on Washington have on politicians?

  • It resulted in the resignation of Vice President Johnson
  • It caused division among civil rights groups
  • It led to the assassination of President Kennedy
  • It put pressure on politicians to support the civil rights bill (correct)

    • Who became the President of the United States after President Kennedy's assassination?

  • Vice President Johnson (correct)
  • Paul Newman
  • Bob Dylan
  • Martin Luther King

    • Which act was considered more important than the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by many historians?

    <p>The Voting Rights Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who removed sections from the original civil rights bill to ensure its passage?

    <p>President Johnson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the difficulty in enforcing the Civil Rights Act?

    <p>Lack of support from Southern senators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the passing of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 lead to?

    <p>A dramatic increase in African American voter registration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city was the main location for civil rights protests in Dallas County, Alabama?

    <p>Selma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event in Selma became known as 'Bloody Sunday'?

    <p>The violent confrontations with the police</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major piece of legislation was passed in response to the events in Selma?

    <p>The Voting Rights Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the events in Selma have on the civil rights movement?

    <p>It led to the split of the civil rights movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Freedom Summer campaign, which political party was formed in Mississippi?

    <p>The Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main focus of the Freedom Summer campaign?

    <p>Increasing voter registration in Mississippi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why were young, white college students chosen as volunteers for the Freedom Summer projects?

    <p>They were less likely to face violence or threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Freedom Summer campaign in terms of voter registration?

    <p>1,600 more African Americans successfully registered to vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization argued for Black Nationalism and believed in racial segregation but equal facilities for African Americans until they could have their own state?

    <p>The Nation of Islam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the influential leader of the Nation of Islam who was jealous of Malcolm X's success and reputation?

    <p>Elijah Muhamad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Malcolm X change his name to after joining the Nation of Islam?

    <p>X</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Malcolm X see during his pilgrimage to Mecca that caused him to change his views on Black Nationalism?

    <p>Muslims of all races treating each other equally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two African American athletes gave the Black Power salute during the medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympics?

    <p>Tommie Smith and John Carlos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tommie Smith and John Carlos wear during the medal ceremony to highlight the poverty of African Americans?

    <p>Black socks without shoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the Black Power group founded by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale in 1966?

    <p>Black Panther Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Black Panthers often carry that made them highly visible and feared?

    <p>Guns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which civil rights leader took over leadership of the 'March Against Fear' after James Meredith was shot?

    <p>Stokely Carmichael</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the leader of the SNCC when it adopted a more radical approach and rejected white help?

    <p>Stokely Carmichael</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term did Stokely Carmichael popularize that became the basis of more radical groups like the Black Panthers?

    <p>Black Power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked a turning point in the civil rights movement, as separate groups broke apart in their ideas and approach?

    <p>The Rise of Black Power</p> Signup and view all the answers

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