Birmingham Children's Crusade

Who were the leaders of the Birmingham Children's Crusade?

• Abraham Lincoln and George Washington

• Martin Luther King Jr. and James Bevel

What was the impact of the Birmingham Children's Crusade?

• It brought national attention to the issue of segregation and led to the desegregation of public facilities in Birmingham.

• It led to increased segregation in Birmingham

What strategies were used in the Birmingham Children's Crusade?

• Armed conflict and violence

• Nonviolent protests, sit-ins, and marches

How did the authorities respond to the Birmingham Children's Crusade?

• with violence and arrests

• with candy and praise

What was the role of children in the Birmingham Children's Crusade?

• Children were forced to stay at home during the protests

• Children played a significant role in the protests and marches.

Name one leader of the Birmingham Children's Crusade and describe their contribution.

• Rev. James Bevel - He was a key leader in organizing the nonviolent protests and recruiting young people to participate in the Birmingham Children's Crusade.

• Malcolm X - He led the Birmingham Children's Crusade and organized the nonviolent protests.

How did the Birmingham Children's Crusade contribute to the Civil Rights Movement?

• It had no impact on the Civil Rights Movement

• It brought national attention to the issue of segregation and led to the desegregation of public facilities in Birmingham.

What nonviolent tactics were employed by the participants of the Birmingham Children's Crusade?

• Negotiation and compromise

• Sit-ins, boycotts, and marches

How did the police and government officials react to the participation of children in the Birmingham Children's Crusade?

• They arrested and used fire hoses and police dogs on the children.

• They praised and supported the children's participation

Why was the involvement of children significant in the Birmingham Children's Crusade?

• The children were actually against the civil rights movement

• It brought attention to the civil rights movement and highlighted the brutality of segregation.