The Civil Rights Movement

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What did the March on Washington lead directly to?

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The passage of the Civil Rights Act

Front

Who was Oliver Brown's lawyer in Brown v. Board of Education?

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Thurgood Marshall

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What role did Diane Nash play in the fight for equal rights?

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She was a student leader who worked to desegregate lunch counters.

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How did the actions of Diane Nash and Mayor Ben West help to put Nashville on the map during the Civil Rights Movement?

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They helped Nashville become the first major city in the South to desegregate lunch counters.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a way Martin Luther King Jr. helped lead the Civil Rights Movement?

• He was a Baptist minister who preached about equality
• He gave many powerful speeches about equal rights for all
• He lead many non-violent protests
• He lead many violent protests

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He lead many violent protests

Front

What was Brown v. Board of Education?

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A landmark case where segregated schools were determined to be unconstitutional.

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What was the purpose of Highlander Folk School in Tennessee?

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It was a school for leaders to be trained to stand up against racism.

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What was the main impact of the Clinton 12?

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The Clinton 12 were a group of African American students who attended an all-white school.

Front

Which word most accurately describes segregation?

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separation

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Which Amendment gave all men the right to vote? Options: The 2nd, The 15th, The 31st, The 20th

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The 15th