Freedom Summer

What was the main goal of Freedom Summer?

• To create a new political party

• To challenge and change the Jim Crow culture in the South

• To promote economic equality in the North

• To establish new educational institutions in Mississippi

In what year did Freedom Summer take place?

• 1974

• 1964

• 1954

• 1984

What was the percentage of African Americans registered to vote before Freedom Summer?

• About 15%

• Over 30%

• Less than 7%

• Nearly 25%

What would happen to African Americans who tried to register to vote?

• They would receive a monetary reward

• They could be fired from their jobs or have loans cut

• They would be publicly praised

• They would automatically pass the registration test

Who were the primary volunteers from the North during Freedom Summer?

• White college students

• Retired professionals

• Military veterans

• Political leaders

What tragic event happened on the first day of Freedom Summer?

• A massive protest

• The signing of a new law

• The disappearance of three young activists

• A celebratory parade

What significant legislation was signed after Freedom Summer?

• The Voting Rights Act

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Fair Housing Act

• The Equal Pay Act

What did the Supreme Court do regarding the Voting Rights Act?

• Made no changes to it

• Expanded its protections

• Struck down a key part of the law

• Declared it unconstitutional