
SS8H11-Civil Rights Movement
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
What action did Lester Maddox take that led to widespread controversy and criticism in the 1960s?
He led a march against civil rights legislation
He publicly supported segregationist policies
He refused to serve African-Americans in his restaurant
He attempted to segregate Georgia's public schools
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which portion of the 1964 Civil Rights Act did Lester Maddox openly defy?
the ban on discriminatory hiring practices
the ban on discriminatory voting requirements
the ban on racial segregation in the country's schools
the ban on racial segregation in public accommodations
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
How did Lester Maddox's views regarding the Civil Rights Act of 1964 compare to his actions when he was elected governor of Georgia?
Maddox strongly supported the Civil Rights Act, but removed a significant number of African Americans from government positions.
Maddox strongly opposed the Civil Rights Act, but appointed a significant number of African Americans to government positions.
Maddox strongly supported the Civil Rights Act and appointed a significant number of African Americans to government positions.
Maddox strongly opposed the Civil Rights Act and removed a significant number of African Americans from government positions.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Who are the leaders most responsible for the concept shown below?
Martin Luther King, Jr. and John Lewis
Thurgood Marshall and Malcolm X
Thurgood Marshall and Lester Maddox
John Lewis and Lester Maddox
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
Why was the Albany Movement not successful in its goals for integration?
It focused on using the political process rather than protests to create change.
There was a lack of support among middle-class African Americans.
The use of violence by some of its members alienated moderate supporters.
The movement lacked organization and leadership and quickly dissolved.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
What was accomplished through the Albany Movement?
The city of Albany's public facilities and schools remained segregated.
Civil rights leaders used the experience they gained to organize more successful protests.
The movement's leaders disbanded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
The state of Georgia decriminalized belonging to the Ku Klux Klan and similar organizations.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
What was the purpose of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)?
To organize sit-ins at segregated establishments
To provide funds for housing projects in low-income areas
To lead marches and nonviolent protests for civil rights
To publish newsletters promoting equality
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