Albany Movement

Why was the Albany Movement unable to fully achieve its desegregation goals?

• It focused on using the political process rather than protests to create change.

• The use of violence by some of its members alienated moderate supporters.

• The movement lacked organization and leadership and quickly dissolved.

• The organizers tried to accomplish too many goals at once.

Which tried to desegregate an entire community?

• March on Washington

• Albany Movement

• March at Selma, AL

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

What was the outcome of the Albany movement in 1961?

• Many white supremacists killed hundreds of freedom riders

• All of the public schools in Southwest GA were integrated

• Many protesters were arrested - lessons learned, however.

This Civil Rights desegregation campaign began in southwest Georgia in the fall of 1961 and was led by Martin Luther King, Jr., the SNCC, and the NAACP.

• Montgomery Bus Boycott

• March on Selma Bridge

• March on Washington

• Albany Movement

What did Martin Luther King Jr. believe was the cause of failure for the Albany Movement?

• The government welcomed the protesters

• There was not enough support

• There were too many groups trying to do too many protests

• Many groups got the days mixed up

A partnership of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and activists from Albany, Georgia, that worked to end segregation.

• Albany Movement

• Civil Rights Movement

• March on Washington

• Sibley Commission

What was the primary goal of the Albany Movement?

• To desegregate public facilities in Albany, Georgia

• To promote voting rights for African Americans

• To end racial discrimination in employment

• To integrate schools across the United States

Who were the key organizations involved in the Albany Movement?

• Southern Christian Leadership Conference and Congress of Racial Equality

• Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

• Black Panther Party and Southern Christian Leadership Conference

• Congress of Racial Equality and Black Panther Party

Which tactic was primarily used by the Albany Movement to achieve its goals?

• Armed resistance

• Legal challenges

• Nonviolent protests and demonstrations

• Economic boycotts

What was a significant challenge faced by the Albany Movement?

• Lack of national media attention

• Internal conflicts among leaders

• Strong opposition from local law enforcement

• Insufficient funding