Birmingham bombing quiz

Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the text?

• There were a lot of bombings that happened in Birmingham, Alabama in the 1950s and 1960s.

• Churches were often used as meeting places for civil rights activists.

• The deaths of four girls in a bombing sparked massive protests against racial discrimination and brought racism to the nations attention.

• Because of the Supreme Court ruling Brown v Board of Education segregation in schools was no longer allowed

Which statement best describes the effects of the fours girls' deaths?

• There was a very small funeral service that only the girls family attended.

• Many people attended the funeral, and Dr. King gave a speech telling people to keep working for civil rights.

• Many people went to the girls' funeral, nut most Americans did not care that they had died.

• The funeral was used as an opportunity for Martin Luther King Jr. to tell the community to stop fighting for civil rights or more people may be hurt.

What are some of the reasons for the Civil Rights Movement? Select all that apply.

• Discrimination against Black Americans.

• Segregation of Black Americans in schools, business, and public areas.

• Lack of voting rights for Black Americans.

• All people were treated equally in America.

is a person who campaigns to bring political or social change.

a public gathering of people in opposition to a law made by city, state or federal government.

In this sentence "The person delivered and ominous message, just saying, "Three minutes."' ominous is used to convey what?

• Suggesting something bad is going to happen.

• A joyful event.

• An anticipated event.

• Suggesting a specific time.

When all people are not given the same opportunities as others based on their race.