SS8H11-Civil Rights Movement

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Which organization played a pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement by organizing sit-ins and freedom rides?

• NAACP

• SNCC

• SCLC

• Black Panther Party

Which of the following participated in the Freedom Rides, led a march from Selma to Montgomery resulting in 'Bloody Sunday,' and was elected to Congress from Georgia’s 5th district?

• Martin Luther King, Jr

• John Lewis

• Lester Maddox

• John Sidney

How did the March on Washington affect the civil rights movement?

• Because the march failed to desegregate the nation's capital, civil rights leaders began to encourage the use of less peaceful means of protest.

• Despite the overwhelming crowds, many leaders of the movement considered the march a failure as the event received little national media attention.

• With its dramatic turnout and powerful speeches, the march helped to increase pressure on political leaders to support federal civil rights legislation.

• Due to the violence that erupted at the event and the large number of arrests, public support for the movement and its goals declined considerably.