John Lewis: Journey as a Freedom Rider

The video discusses John Lewis's involvement in the civil rights movement, focusing on his role as a Freedom Rider. In 1960, the Supreme Court ruled segregation in interstate transportation unconstitutional, but change was slow in the South. In 1961, Lewis and other Freedom Riders challenged segregation by traveling through the South, facing violence and arrest. Despite these challenges, their efforts contributed to the eventual prohibition of segregation in interstate bus terminals. The video concludes with a review and quiz on the discussed events.

In which year did the Supreme Court declare segregation at interstate transportation facilities unconstitutional?

• 1960

• 1955

• 1938

• 1985

What was the primary goal of the Freedom Riders?

• To promote tourism in the South

• To test the Supreme Court's ruling on segregation

• To start a new political party

• To organize a music festival

What happened to John Lewis and other Freedom Riders in Rock Hill, SC?

• They were given a police escort

• They were welcomed with open arms

• They were attacked while trying to enter a whites-only area

• They were offered free meals

How did John Lewis and the Freedom Riders respond to the attack in Rock Hill?

• They abandoned their mission

• They pressed charges

• They retaliated with violence

• They continued their journey nonviolently

What was the consequence of John Lewis's actions in Jackson, MS?

• He was ignored by the authorities

• He was arrested and jailed

• He was awarded a medal

• He was given a key to the city

How long did John Lewis spend in jail after his arrest in Jackson?

• 18 days

• 37 days

• 10 days

• 25 days

What was the outcome of the Freedom Rides by the fall of 1961?

• They were unsuccessful

• They caused more segregation

• They led to federal regulations against segregation

• They were forgotten