Georgia's Impact on the Modern Civil Rights Movement Quiz

Who was a prominent leader of the Civil Rights Movement from Atlanta, Georgia?

• Thurgood Marshall

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Malcolm X

• Rosa Parks

What was the primary focus of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)?

• Economic development

• International diplomacy

• Peaceful protests and community organizing

• Armed resistance

Which organization was John Lewis a member of?

• NAACP

• CORE

• Black Panther Party

• SNCC

What was the main goal of the Albany Movement?

• To desegregate an entire community

• To establish a new political party

• To organize a national boycott

• To promote economic equality

What was the significance of the March on Washington in 1963?

• It was the first civil rights protest

• It was a protest against the Vietnam War

• It demanded civil and economic rights for African Americans

• It was a celebration of African American culture

What was Martin Luther King, Jr.'s approach to combating racial segregation?

• Armed resistance

• Nonviolent protest and civil disobedience

• Economic sanctions

• Political lobbying

What event highlighted the brutality faced by civil rights activists and garnered national attention?

• The Freedom Rides

• The Birmingham Campaign

• The Selma to Montgomery marches

• The Montgomery Bus Boycott

Which organization focused on younger activists and grassroots organizing?

• SNCC

• CORE

• NAACP

• SCLC

What was a key outcome of the March on Washington?

• Increased awareness about racial inequality

• Immediate desegregation of schools

• End of the Civil Rights Movement

• Passage of the Voting Rights Act