Civil Rights

Martin Luther King Jr.’s work to change unfair laws was caused by a desire for people to be treated fairly. What was an effect of King’s work?

• Martin Luther King Jr. led marches and gave speeches.
• Equal rights laws were passed, so Americans are treated fairly.
• African Americans and whites went to separate schools.

African Americans were often forced to sit in the ____________ of the bus.

• back
• middle
• front

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s most famous speech is ______________. 

• I have a dream.....
• I have a problem...
• I have one wish...
• I have an argument...

The separation of people based upon race or some other characteristic is referred to as?

• Assimilation 
• Civil Rights
• Segregation        
• Desegregation

What does civil rights mean?

• You have to be nice to others.
• It means the opposite of gold.
• All citizens are treated equally.
• To treat others unfairly.

Why did black people at one time have to give up their seats on buses?

• They wanted to stand.
• They were polite.
• It was the law.
• They thought it was fair.

What happened to Rosa Parks after she refused to move?

• She was kicked off the bus.
• She was arrested.
• She was left alone.
• She was given a medal.

Why did the police arrest Rosa Parks?

• She refused to give her seat to a white person.
• She stole bread from the grocery store.
• She was speeding.
• She wasn't wearing her seatbelt.

Why didn't Rosa Parks give up her seat?

• She thought the law was unfair.
• She didn't know anyone wanted the seat.
• She had too many bags to get up.
• She was sleeping.

What did the court case Brown vs Board of Ed establish?

• Public buses could not discriminate.
• Segregation is not legal in theaters and hotels.
• Public schools could not segregate.
• All-black schools must be equal to all-white schools.