LBJ & Civil/Human Rights pt. 3

Multiple Choice

Why were Freedom Rides so dangerous?

• Freedom Rides had no impact on civil rights movements, therefore they met little resistance from white supremist.

• Freedom Rides were celebrated by all communities, .because the south was over two separate societys.

• Freedom Rides were dangerous due to violent opposition and legal repercussions faced by the riders.
• They weren't dagerous. Freedom Rides were primarily a tourist attraction, and people would sit on the roadsides waiting for the buses to come through.

Multiple Choice

Why did it take 30 years for the man who killed Medgar Evans to be brought to justice?

• The man was never identified as the killer, and it took 30 years to track him down.

• It took 30 years due to lack of evidence, witness intimidation, and initial hung juries.
• The case was solved immediately after the crime.
• The killer was already serving a life sentence for another crime.

Multiple Choice

Who was James Meredith?

• James Meredith was a renowned scientist.
• James Meredith was the first African American student at the University of Mississippi.

• James Meredith was a politician in the 1800s, who pushed for civil rights

• James Meredith was a famous author, who specialized on civil rights.

Multiple Choice

Why was the March on Washington so significant?

• It was a celebration of American independence.
• It was a protest against the Vietnam War, which was so controversial.

• It was a pivotal event in the Civil Rights Movement advocating for racial equality and economic justice.
• It focused solely on women's rights, who were tired of hitting the glass ceiling.

Multiple Choice

Why did it take decades for slain Blacks during the civil rights era to get justice?

• There was a lack of interest in civil rights issues by the public.
• All cases were resolved quickly and efficiently.
• Systemic racism and inadequate legal responses delayed justice for decades.
• The legal system was fully supportive of civil rights cases.

Multiple Choice

Why was it easier for a Northerner to help fight for civil rights, than a Southerner?

• Northerners had more access to education about civil rights than Southerners.
• Northerners faced less social and economic backlash for supporting civil rights than Southerners.
• Southerners were generally more supportive of civil rights than Northerners.
• Northerners were less affected by segregation laws than Southerners.

Multiple Choice

Why did it take so long for civil rights atrocities to be tried?

• Systemic racism and societal indifference delayed trials.

• Civil rights leaders discouraged trials.
• The legal system prioritized other cases.
• Lack of evidence made trials unnecessary.

Multiple Choice

What part of the African American community suffered with the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

• The African American youth in urban areas.
• The political elite of the African American community.
• The economically disadvantaged segment of the African American community.
• The African American middle class in suburban regions.

Multiple Choice

What was the result of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama?

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was enacted.
• Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested in Selma.
• The march to Montgomery was canceled.
• The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed.

Multiple Choice

Who inspired the Black Power Movement?

• Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks
• Malcolm X and Frantz Fanon
• W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington
• Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu

Multiple Choice

Why was the Mulford Act passed in California?

• To increase funding for law enforcement agencies.
• To restrict the open carry of firearms, particularly in response to the Black Panther Party's activities.
• To allow unrestricted access to firearms in public places, in response to the Black Panther activities..

• To promote gun ownership & and gun safety among all citizens in California.

Multiple Choice

What happened to the collective civil rights struggle after MLK was killed?

• The civil rights struggle ended completely after MLK's death.
• There was a significant decrease in activism and public interest.
• All civil rights organizations disbanded immediately after his assassination.
• The civil rights struggle became more fragmented but also intensified, leading to continued activism and legislative changes.