Understanding the Black Panther Party and Civil Rights

What year was the Black Panther Party founded?

• 1966

• 1965

• 1967

• 1964

What was a key event that initiated the Black Panther Party?

• The Civil Rights Act

• Rosa Parks' arrest

• The shooting of Malcolm X

• Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech

What philosophy did the Black Panther Party adopt from Malcolm X?

• Non-violence

• Passive resistance

• Civil disobedience

• By any means necessary

Why did the FBI label the Black Panther Party as a threat?

• For their educational programs

• For their armed self-defense

• For their political campaigns

• For their economic policies

What community service did the Black Panther Party provide?

• Free public Wi-Fi

• Free legal advice

• Job training programs

• Sickle cell anemia testing

What was the purpose of the Black Panther Party's breakfast program?

• To protest food prices

• To provide nutrition education

• To ensure kids had a meal before school

• To teach cooking skills

How did the FBI try to undermine the Black Panther Party?

• Legal battles

• Infiltrating with agents

• Public smear campaigns

• All of the above

What does the Black Panther Party's legacy teach about community action?

• The importance of individual action

• The power of organized collective action

• The need for government intervention

• The role of international support