Civil Rights Movement Key Concepts

Martin Luther King Jr. began as a Baptist preacher and became a pivotal leader in the civil rights movement, challenging racial discrimination and segregation laws known as Jim Crow. Key events include the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education, Rosa Parks' arrest leading to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the March on Washington where King delivered his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech. The movement led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Despite King's assassination in 1968, his legacy continues to inspire movements for equality and justice.

What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s initial profession before leading the civil rights movement?

• Lawyer

• Baptist preacher

• Politician

• Teacher

What were the Jim Crow laws primarily designed to do?

• Provide education for all

• Segregate African Americans from whites

• Support civil rights

• Promote racial equality

Which Supreme Court case declared that separate schools for blacks and whites were inherently unequal?

• Dred Scott vs. Sandford

• Brown vs. Board of Education

• Roe vs. Wade

• Plessy vs. Ferguson

Who refused to give up her bus seat, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• Coretta Scott King

• Harriet Tubman

• Rosa Parks

• Sojourner Truth

How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?

• One month

• Two years

• Thirteen months

• Six months

Approximately how many people attended the March on Washington?

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 500,000

• 200,000

What famous speech did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver at the March on Washington?

• 'I Have a Dream'

• 'Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death'

• 'Ain't I a Woman?'

• 'The Gettysburg Address'

What significant legislation was passed in 1964?

• Voting Rights Act

• Civil Rights Act

• Equal Pay Act

• Emancipation Proclamation

In what year was Martin Luther King Jr. awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?

• 1966

• 1960

• 1962

• 1964

What was one of the lasting impacts of Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership?

• Inspiration for other groups to fight for equality

• End of the civil rights movement

• Increased segregation

• Decreased voter turnout