SS8H11-Civil Rights

Why was Lester Maddox found in contempt of court around 1960?

• for refusing to provide names of suspected communists

• for defying a court order to integrate his restaurant

• for defying federal orders to integrate Georgia's schools

• for refusing to leave office after losing a bid for reelection

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 county'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.

Explain what was accomplished through the Albany Movement?

• The city of Albany's public facilities and schools were rapidly desegregated.

• Civil rights leaders used the experience they gained to organize more successful protests.

• The state of Georgia criminalized belonging to the Ku Klux Klan and similar organizations.

• The movement's leaders created the Southern Christian Leadership Conference.

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

What was the purpose of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)?

• To advocate for the rights of African Americans

• To provide legal defense for activists

• To establish educational programs in urban areas

• To promote boycotts of segregated businesses

Which of the following participated in the Freedom Rides, led a march from Selma to Montgomery resulting in “Bloody Sunday”, then in 1986 was elected to Congress from Georgia’s 5th district of Georgia?

• Martin Luther King, Jr

• John Lewis

• Lester Maddox

• John Sibley

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