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 Blanks

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.