Civil Rights Movement Test Study Guide

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Who were the Little Rock 9?

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A group of African-Americans who were allowed to attend a white school due to a new Law.

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What literary device is used when MLK compares freedom to writing a check?

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Metaphor

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Which Supreme Court case declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional?

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Brown v. Board of Education

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Why did President Eisenhower send federal troops to Little Rock in 1957?

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To protect the first black high students to attend Central High School.

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What does 'pathos' refer to in rhetoric?

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Appeals to the emotions.

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What was the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

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It outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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What does 'ethos' refer to in rhetoric?

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Credibility or ethical appeal.

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What was the purpose of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

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To protest racial segregation on public buses.

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What does 'logos' refer to in rhetoric?

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Logical appeal or reasoning.

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Who was Rosa Parks?

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An activist known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.