Civil Rights Movement Quiz

What is the significance of August 4, 1964, in the context of the Civil Rights Movement?

• The March on Washington

• The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

• The discovery of the bodies of three Civil Rights workers

• The signing of the Civil Rights Act

Answer explanation

August 4, 1964, is significant in the context of the Civil Rights Movement due to the discovery of the bodies of three Civil Rights workers.

What was the significance of Jimmie Lee Jackson's murder to the Civil Rights Movement?

• It led to the end of segregation

• It prompted the Voting Rights Act

• It had no significant impact

• It led to economic reforms

Answer explanation

Jimmie Lee Jackson's murder prompted the Voting Rights Act, a significant legislative achievement in the Civil Rights Movement.

Who joined the protest in Selma after the events of Bloody Sunday?

• Only local residents

• Only politicians

• Civil rights and religious leaders of all faiths

• Only students

Answer explanation

The correct choice is civil rights and religious leaders of all faiths because they joined the protest in Selma after the events of Bloody Sunday.

What was the destination of the march that began in Selma?

• Birmingham

• Montgomery

• Atlanta

• Washington D.C.

Answer explanation

The destination of the march that began in Selma was Montgomery, as the protesters marched to the state capital to demand voting rights.

How many people marched from Selma to Montgomery from March 21-25, 1965?

• About 1,000

• About 2,500

• About 3,200

• About 4,000

Answer explanation

About 3,200 people marched from Selma to Montgomery from March 21-25, 1965, making it the correct choice.

What was the purpose of the executive order issued by President Johnson on March 20, 1965?

• To authorize the Alabama National Guard to protect marchers

• To sign the Voting Rights Act of 1965

• To lead a symbolic march

• To march from Selma to Montgomery

Answer explanation

The purpose of the executive order issued by President Johnson on March 20, 1965 was to authorize the Alabama National Guard to protect marchers.

What must states with a history of using discriminatory practices like literacy tests and poll taxes do under Section 4?

• Hold new elections

• Preclear their laws with the Department of Justice or a federal court

• Provide free transportation to polling stations

• Allow all citizens to vote by mail

Answer explanation

States with a history of discriminatory practices must preclear their laws with the Department of Justice or a federal court under Section 4.

Analyze the impact of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech on the Civil Rights Movement.

• It had little to no impact on the movement.

• It inspired many to join the movement and increased national support for civil rights.

• It led to immediate legislative changes.

• It caused a division within the movement.

Answer explanation

It inspired many to join the movement and increased national support for civil rights.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which legislation was passed as a result of the Selma to Montgomery marches?

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• Fair Housing Act of 1968

• Equal Pay Act of 1963

Answer explanation

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed as a result of the Selma to Montgomery Marches, aiming to overcome legal barriers preventing African Americans from voting.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Describe the significance of the Freedom Riders in the Civil Rights Movement.

• They were a group of activists who rode interstate buses into the segregated southern United States to challenge the non-enforcement of Supreme Court decisions.

• They were a group of students who protested against school segregation.

• They were a group of musicians who used their music to promote civil rights.

• They were a group of politicians who advocated for civil rights legislation.

Answer explanation

They were a group of activists who rode interstate buses into the segregated southern United States to challenge the non-enforcement of Supreme Court decisions.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept