The African American Civil Rights Movement

When did the African American Rights Movement take place?

• Between 1865 - 1880

• Between 1955 - 1968

Which American President declared the end of slavery?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

African Americans were full citizens of the USA at the end of the 19th century.

• True

• False

Black people could attend the same schools as white people in the 1950s.

• True

• False

What was the name of a black girl whose father fought to stop segregation in schools?

• Rosa Parks

• Linda Brown

How did the black community support Rosa Parks?

• They stopped using public transport.

• They stopped going to work.

Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?

• American president

• American politician

When did Martin Luther King give his famous speech "I have a dream"?

• 1963

• 1965

Martin Luther King wanted his children to be judged by the colour of their skin, not by their character.

• True

• False

What kind of award did Martin Luther King receive?

• the US Medal of Honor

• the Nobel Peace Prize