Era of Activism

What is the purpose of a sit-in?

• to rest after a long march or protest
• to write letters or travel to give a speech
• to cause a non-violent disruption to a business or area
• to purchase products that are helpful to people or the environment

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.

MLK believed in civil disobedience.

• True

• False

African-American muslim civil rights activist

• Earl Warren
• James Meredith
• Malcolm X
• Jackie Robinson

 Using your background knowledge, decide which Civil Rights leader stated these words:
"Black people shouldn't be non-violent unless white people are going to be nonviolent."

• Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Malcolm X

Protests such as marches, sit-ins, and boycotts

• Violent Protest
• Non-violent Protest 

Which group was against peaceful protest and violently protected black communities?

• Nation of Islam
• Black Power Movement
• NAACP
• Black Panthers

After the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, it was no longer legal to

• let African Americans ride the bus.
• deny someone of a job because of their race.
• fire someone for not doing their job.
• kick someone out of the military.

 Which Civil Rights leader followed the ideas of Mohandas Ghandi?

• Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Malcolm X

What happened to Rosa Parks because she would not get out of her seat on the bus?

• The bus driver left her alone.

• Rosa Parks was sent to jail.

• The bus driver found her another seat on the bus.

• Rosa Parks worked all day.