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Which of the following is NOT a reason why the March on Washington was important in the civil rights movement?
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the March on Washington was important in the civil rights movement?
What impact did the March on Washington have on politicians?
What impact did the March on Washington have on politicians?
Who became the President of the United States after President Kennedy's assassination?
Who became the President of the United States after President Kennedy's assassination?
Which act was considered more important than the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by many historians?
Which act was considered more important than the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by many historians?
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Who removed sections from the original civil rights bill to ensure its passage?
Who removed sections from the original civil rights bill to ensure its passage?
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What was the main reason for the difficulty in enforcing the Civil Rights Act?
What was the main reason for the difficulty in enforcing the Civil Rights Act?
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What did the passing of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 lead to?
What did the passing of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 lead to?
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Which city was the main location for civil rights protests in Dallas County, Alabama?
Which city was the main location for civil rights protests in Dallas County, Alabama?
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What event in Selma became known as 'Bloody Sunday'?
What event in Selma became known as 'Bloody Sunday'?
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What major piece of legislation was passed in response to the events in Selma?
What major piece of legislation was passed in response to the events in Selma?
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What impact did the events in Selma have on the civil rights movement?
What impact did the events in Selma have on the civil rights movement?
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During the Freedom Summer campaign, which political party was formed in Mississippi?
During the Freedom Summer campaign, which political party was formed in Mississippi?
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What was the main focus of the Freedom Summer campaign?
What was the main focus of the Freedom Summer campaign?
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Why were young, white college students chosen as volunteers for the Freedom Summer projects?
Why were young, white college students chosen as volunteers for the Freedom Summer projects?
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What was the outcome of the Freedom Summer campaign in terms of voter registration?
What was the outcome of the Freedom Summer campaign in terms of voter registration?
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Which organization argued for Black Nationalism and believed in racial segregation but equal facilities for African Americans until they could have their own state?
Which organization argued for Black Nationalism and believed in racial segregation but equal facilities for African Americans until they could have their own state?
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Who was the influential leader of the Nation of Islam who was jealous of Malcolm X's success and reputation?
Who was the influential leader of the Nation of Islam who was jealous of Malcolm X's success and reputation?
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What did Malcolm X change his name to after joining the Nation of Islam?
What did Malcolm X change his name to after joining the Nation of Islam?
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What did Malcolm X see during his pilgrimage to Mecca that caused him to change his views on Black Nationalism?
What did Malcolm X see during his pilgrimage to Mecca that caused him to change his views on Black Nationalism?
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Which two African American athletes gave the Black Power salute during the medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympics?
Which two African American athletes gave the Black Power salute during the medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympics?
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What did Tommie Smith and John Carlos wear during the medal ceremony to highlight the poverty of African Americans?
What did Tommie Smith and John Carlos wear during the medal ceremony to highlight the poverty of African Americans?
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What was the name of the Black Power group founded by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale in 1966?
What was the name of the Black Power group founded by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale in 1966?
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What did the Black Panthers often carry that made them highly visible and feared?
What did the Black Panthers often carry that made them highly visible and feared?
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Which civil rights leader took over leadership of the 'March Against Fear' after James Meredith was shot?
Which civil rights leader took over leadership of the 'March Against Fear' after James Meredith was shot?
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Who was the leader of the SNCC when it adopted a more radical approach and rejected white help?
Who was the leader of the SNCC when it adopted a more radical approach and rejected white help?
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What term did Stokely Carmichael popularize that became the basis of more radical groups like the Black Panthers?
What term did Stokely Carmichael popularize that became the basis of more radical groups like the Black Panthers?
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What marked a turning point in the civil rights movement, as separate groups broke apart in their ideas and approach?
What marked a turning point in the civil rights movement, as separate groups broke apart in their ideas and approach?
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