Sit-ins

Open Ended

Why was nonviolence considered essential to the success of the sit-in movement during the civil rights era?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the actions of protestors during the Woolworth's lunch counter sit-in?

• They retaliated violently against harassment.

• They remained peaceful despite provocation.

• They left the counter when attacked.

• They called the police for help.

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the violence faced by sit-in participants like Memphis Norman during the Civil Rights Movement?

• It highlighted the risks activists faced and drew national attention to segregation.

• It discouraged further protests and ended the sit-in movement.

• It showed that law enforcement always protected protestors.

• It resulted in immediate desegregation of all lunch counters.

Open Ended

Describe the events that took place during the Nashville sit-in on February 27th, as shown in the image and text.

Fill in the Blank

When did the sit ins occur? (Decade)

Multiple Choice

Which cities were mentioned as locations where demonstrators protested lunch counter discrimination?

• Greensboro, Charlotte, Durham

• Atlanta, Birmingham, Selma

• Memphis, Jackson, Nashville

• Harlem, Detroit, Chicago

Open Ended

How do you think the intended audience responded to the photographs?

Open Ended

Reflecting on the images and stories of the sit-ins, what do you think were the biggest challenges faced by the protestors, and how did they overcome them?

Multiple Choice

Why was nonviolence an important tactic during the sit-ins of the Civil Rights Movement?

• It helped gain public sympathy and support for the movement.

• It allowed protestors to avoid arrest.

• It made the protests more entertaining.

• It was required by law.