Civil Rights Movement Quiz

Why did Rosa Parks refuse to give up her seat, and what was the result?

• She refused as a personal protest and it led to a city-wide boycott.

• She was simply tired and it did not lead to any significant changes.

• She refused by mistake and was not part of any movement.

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What was the main legal decision of Brown v. Board of Education?

• It decided that schools should have the same sports teams.

• It declared that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.

• It ruled that students should wear uniforms to promote equality.

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What was a key goal for the organizers of the March on Washington?

• To celebrate a recent sports victory.

• To demand civil and economic rights for African Americans.

• To promote a new national holiday.

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What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 primarily aim to achieve?

• To change the national anthem.

• To prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

• To introduce new currency designs.

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How did the Montgomery Bus Boycott begin?

• It started after a concert.

• It began when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus.

• It began as a general strike against all public transport.

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What impact did the Brown v. Board of Education ruling have on American society?

• It changed the design of the American flag.

• It led to the desegregation of public schools across the country.

• It decreased funding for public schools.

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What was the role of television in the success of the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Civil Rights Movement?

• It had no impact as media did not cover the event.

• It helped spread the word and gain national support.

• Media coverage was banned during the boycott.

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How did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 impact public facilities (restrooms, schools, and restaurants) in the U.S.?

• It led to the desegregation of facilities like restaurants and theaters.

• It required all public facilities to close on Sundays.

• It had no impact on public facilities.

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This act was ended by no longer allowing 'Poll Taxes' or 'Literacy Tests'; this act now allowed every US citizen to vote, regardless of race.

• 13th amendment

• 14th amendment

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

What was segregation?

• Mixing different races in schools.

• Separating people based on their race.

• Sharing buses and trains equally.