Cont. American History Civil Right Notes Quiz

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    What does the Acroynm SNCC Stand for.  

    • Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee
    • Southern Negro College Campuses
    • Students Needing College Campuses
    • Stay Negative Cant Complain
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This quiz assesses knowledge on key events and figures of the American Civil Rights Movement, including landmark Supreme Court cases, influential leaders, and pivotal actions like the Montgomery Bus Boycott and Freedom Riders.

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  • 2. 

    Which Civil Rights leader led the Montgomery Bus Boycott,  this boycott is a result of Rosa Parks arrest and guilty verdict for not giving up her seat to a white man who did not have a seat on a city bus.  This leader at the time was a little known Preacher of the Dexter Ave. Baptist Church. 

    • Medgar Evers

    • Malcom X

    • Martin Luther King

    • George Wallace

    Correct Answer
    A. Martin Luther King
    Explanation
    Martin Luther King led the Montgomery Bus Boycott. This boycott was a response to Rosa Parks' arrest and guilty verdict for refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a city bus. At the time, Martin Luther King was a little known preacher of the Dexter Ave. Baptist Church.

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  • 3. 

    What Little Rock School was the scene of a this Crisis over Segregation?  Nine African American Students volunteered to attend this all white school to began the segregation process in Arkansas.  

    • Little Rock Central High

    • Little Rock Roosevelt High

    • Little Rock Ole Main

    • Little Rock Joe Robinson High

    Correct Answer
    A. Little Rock Central High
    Explanation
    Nine African American students volunteered to attend Little Rock Central High, an all-white school, in order to begin the process of desegregation in Arkansas. This led to a major crisis over segregation in the Little Rock School system.

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  • 4. 

     Who is this?   He was the first African American Baseball player to play in the major league.  

    • Shoeless Joe Jackson

    • Josh Brown

    • Cliff Boyd

    • Jackie Robinson

    Correct Answer
    A. Jackie Robinson
    Explanation
    Jackie Robinson is the correct answer because he was indeed the first African American baseball player to play in the major league. He broke the color barrier in professional baseball when he debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. Robinson's impact on the sport and society was significant, as he paved the way for future African American players and helped to bring about racial integration in professional sports.

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    Who was the Governor of Alabama who refused to allow the African Americans to enter the University of Alabama?  

    • Orville Faubus

    • George Wallace

    • James Monroe

    • Robert Kennedy

    Correct Answer
    A. George Wallace
    Explanation
    George Wallace was the Governor of Alabama who refused to allow African Americans to enter the University of Alabama. He famously stood in front of the university's entrance in 1963 to block the enrollment of African American students. His actions were part of his staunch segregationist beliefs and opposition to the civil rights movement. Wallace's defiance and resistance to desegregation made him a symbol of racism and intolerance during the civil rights era.

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    This man was arrested and convicted for the murder of Martin Luther King, on April 4th, 1986 in Memphis Tennessee.   - ProProfs

    This man was arrested and convicted for the murder of Martin Luther King, on April 4th, 1986 in Memphis Tennessee.  

    • James Earl Ray

    • Lee Harvey Oswald

    • James Booth

    • James Dennison

    Correct Answer
    A. James Earl Ray
    Explanation
    James Earl Ray is the correct answer because he was arrested and convicted for the murder of Martin Luther King on April 4th, 1986 in Memphis Tennessee. This information matches the given statement. Lee Harvey Oswald is not the correct answer as he was arrested for the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, not Martin Luther King. James Booth and James Dennison are not relevant to the given statement.

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  • 7. 

     Former Korean War Veteran was the first African American to be allowed to attend Ole Miss.   Bodyguards were provided to him during his entire time at Ole Miss.  He will graduate with a degree in History.  

    • James Meredith

    • Martin Luther King

    • Medgar Evers

    • Jessie Jackson

    Correct Answer
    A. James Meredith
    Explanation
    James Meredith is the correct answer for this question. He was the first African American to be allowed to attend the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) during the time of the Korean War. Due to the racial tensions and violence surrounding his enrollment, he was provided with bodyguards for his entire time at the university. Additionally, he will graduate with a degree in History.

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    What event is this picture from?  SNCC members both black and white rode into segregated bus terminals in the South to protest Jim Crow segregation laws.  

    • Students against Segregation

    • Freedom is Here

    • Grey Hound Go Getters

    • Freedom Riders

    Correct Answer
    A. Freedom Riders
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Freedom Riders." This picture depicts SNCC members, both black and white, protesting Jim Crow segregation laws by riding into segregated bus terminals in the South. The Freedom Riders were civil rights activists who challenged segregation on interstate buses and other public facilities during the early 1960s. They faced violence and arrests but their actions played a significant role in the desegregation of public transportation.

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  • 9. 

    At what Venue did Martin Luther King give his now famous "I have a Dream Speech"?   

    • The Sema March

    • Birmingham Boycott

    • March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

    • The Garbage Workers Strike in Memphis

    Correct Answer
    A. March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
    Explanation
    Martin Luther King gave his now famous "I have a Dream Speech" at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. This event took place on August 28, 1963, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. It was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, where King delivered his iconic speech advocating for racial equality and justice.

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    A new more militant leader of the Civil Rights Movement, who believed in demanding equal rights, in a more violent resistance, and followed the Black Muslim movement led by Elijah Muhammad.   d - ProProfs

    A new more militant leader of the Civil Rights Movement, who believed in demanding equal rights, in a more violent resistance, and followed the Black Muslim movement led by Elijah Muhammad.   d

    • Stockley Carmicheal

    • Malcom X

    • Medgar Evers

    • James Meriedith

    Correct Answer
    A. Malcom X
    Explanation
    Malcolm X is the correct answer because he was a prominent leader in the Civil Rights Movement who advocated for equal rights through more militant and violent means. He was influenced by the Black Muslim movement led by Elijah Muhammad and believed in self-defense and self-determination for African Americans. Malcolm X's approach differed from the nonviolent methods advocated by other leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr.

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  • 11. 

    He is credited with coining the term "Black Power"  which will eventually be adopted by the Black Panther Party.  

    • Stokley Carmicheal

    • Malcom X

    • Martin Luther King

    • Bull Connor

    Correct Answer
    A. Stokley Carmicheal
    Explanation
    Stokley Carmichael is credited with coining the term "Black Power," which eventually became adopted by the Black Panther Party. This term represented a shift in the civil rights movement towards a more militant and assertive approach to achieving racial equality. Carmichael's advocacy for Black Power emphasized self-determination, self-defense, and the need for black communities to organize and mobilize for their own liberation. His influential role in popularizing this term and its ideology makes him the correct answer.

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  • 12. 

    This famous Supreme Court Case decided that segregation in public education is not legal.    

    • Plessy Vs Ferguson

    • Collins, Brown, Smith Vs Board of Education

    • Brown Vs Board of Education of Topeka Kansas

    • Supreme Court Vs Education of Topeka Kanas

    Correct Answer
    A. Brown Vs Board of Education of Topeka Kansas
    Explanation
    Brown Vs Board of Education of Topeka Kansas is the correct answer because this famous Supreme Court case in 1954 ruled that segregation in public education is unconstitutional. The case challenged the "separate but equal" doctrine established by the earlier Plessy v. Ferguson case in 1896. The Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education marked a significant turning point in the Civil Rights Movement and paved the way for desegregation in schools and other public facilities.

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