Chapter 10 Section 2: The Assassination of Medgar Evers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a 'sit-in' as used during the Civil Rights Movement?

• A protest where people enter a public facility and refuse to leave until their demands are heard.

• A protest where people refuse to buy certain items until specific conditions are met.

• A protest where people march in the streets to raise awareness.

• A protest where people write letters to government officials.

Multiple Choice

What events led to the assassination of Medgar Evers and the subsequent arrest of Byron De La Beckwith?

• Evers was assassinated after a late-night meeting, Beckwith was found hiding with a rifle, and Evers was shot in the back.

• Evers was assassinated in broad daylight, Beckwith was caught immediately, and Evers survived the attack.

• Evers was killed during a church service, Beckwith was arrested at the scene, and Evers was taken to jail.

• Evers was shot by an unknown assailant, Beckwith was never found, and Evers died instantly.

Multiple Choice

How did the Clarion-Ledger of Jackson influence public perception following the murder of Medgar Evers?

• It published columns suggesting Civil Rights leaders were responsible and highlighted Beckwith's California origins.

• It supported Beckwith's innocence and blamed the police for mishandling evidence.

• It ignored the case entirely and focused on other news.

• It campaigned for Beckwith's immediate release and criticized the jury.

Fill in the Blank

Beckwith was tried twice in the 1960s, but was not convicted due to ___ juries.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors contributed to Beckwith's eventual conviction in 1994?

• New evidence and witness testimonies about Beckwith's admissions.

• A change in venue to California.

• The absence of Myrlie Evers from the trial.

• A jury composed entirely of white men.

Multiple Choice

What is a sit-in?

• A protest where people enter a public facility and refuse to leave until their demands are heard.

• A protest where people refuse to buy certain items until specific conditions are met.

• A protest where people march in the streets.

• A protest where people write letters to officials.