Civil Rights and Modern Georgia Review (Unit 10)

Which of the following explains Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s view of the Albany Movement?

• an extremely successful set of protests

• not a successful set of protests but a good learning experience

• a movement that laid the foundation for the Civil Rights Act written by the government

• a set of actions made by citizens that finally forced bus companies to desegregate their practices of seating

Which of the following explains the change in Georgia’s flag in 1956?

• The majority of Georgia’s citizens wanted to return to the Antebellum era of Georgia.

• The decision made in Brown v. Board of Education required Georgia to change the state flag.

• Those in power wanted to support the laws that segregated whites and blacks in the Brown v. Board of Education decision.

• The Legislature wanted to deny the right of African American students to attend all white schools and showed their disagreement with Brown v. Board of Education with a change in the flag.10 %

Politically progressive decisions are choices that reflect reform, improvement, and progress towards better conditions rather than trying to maintain conditions as they are. Following the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. Board of Education, Georgia reacted in many ways.

Which of the following reflects the MOST progressive reaction?

• the findings of the Sibley commission

• the Georgia legislature’s decision to change the design of the Georgia flag

• the University of Georgia's' decision to admit the first African American students

• Georgia politicians passing legislation to abolish Georgia’s public schools and fund private schools

What message was the Georgia legislature sending to the federal government when it changed the Georgia flag in 1956?

• The era of white supremacy was coming to an end in Georgia.

• Most Georgia citizens were ready for social change and wanted a flag that reflected this.

• The flag was changed to honor Confederate soldiers and Georgia wanted the federal government to recognize the approaching Civil War Centennial.

• Georgia was opposed to the federal mandate to integrate its schools as established in Brown v. Board of Education.

Which statement BEST summarizes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's guiding principle for social reform in the Civil Rights Movement?

• We came to see that, in the long run, it is more honorable to walk in dignity than ride in humiliation.

• If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.

• Nonviolence is a powerful and just weapon, which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it. It is a sword that heals.

• We declare our right on this earth to be a man, to be a human being, to be respected as a human being, to be given the rights of a human being in this society, on this earth, in this day, which we intend to bring into existence by any means necessary.

Which of the following civil rights achievements might not have happened without the March on Washington?

• the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

• the Brown v Board of Education supreme court victory that banned school segregation

• the formation of The National Association for The Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

• the end of the Montgomery bus boycott that helped make segregation on all forms of public transportation illegal

What was Lester Maddox's immediate reaction to the 1964 Civil Rights Act?

• After years of outspoken resistance, the Civil Rights Act forced Maddox to integrate his restaurant.

• Maddox chose to close his successful restaurant rather than comply with the new laws.

• Maddox decided to run for governor of Georgia on a campaign of resisting segregation and won the popular vote.

• Maddox started to run ads for his restaurant that featured cartoon chickens and political commentary that eventually led to his successful run for governor.

READ the excerpt from an editorial in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution:

"It has been a fantastic year for Atlanta. We have seen an increase in tourism, commerce, and sports. Atlanta has also seen an increase in new jobs and facilities, which has resulted in an increase in Georgia’s revenue. We hope to see relocation of businesses to Atlanta as a result of our summer’s success, which will have a long-term impact on Georgia."

Which of the following would be the BEST title for the editorial?

• The Impact of the Film Industry on Atlanta

• The Impact of the 1996 Olympics on Atlanta

• The Impact of the Desegregation of Schools on Atlanta

• The Impact of Jimmy Carter’s Gubernatorial Election on Atlanta

Accomplishments of ______________

1. successful state senator and governor of Georgia 2. only Georgian to serve as the president of the United States 3. helped to draft the Camp David Accords 4. praised for his diplomatic and charitable work after his presidency

Which of the following BEST completes the title for the information in the table?

• Accomplishments of Jimmy Carter

• Accomplishments of Bill Clinton

• Accomplishments of Sonny Perdue

• Accomplishments of Andrew Young

Which of the following BEST explains the reason that Andrew Young’s election was historic?

• He was the first African American mayor in the city’s history, which reflected his work with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

• He was the first mayor in history to serve two consecutive terms as his stand on equality reflected Atlanta’s support of true integration.

• He was the first mayor elected after the end of segregation in public schools as a result of his stand on complete integration of Atlanta’s schools.

• He was the first African American mayor who succeeded another African American mayor of a major city, which proved Atlanta’s willingness to accept political equality for African Americans.