US-2 Freedom Riders

What was the main goal of the Freedom Riders?

• To encourage Southern states to pass laws against segregation.
• To test the Supreme Court's ruling against segregation in interstate travel.
• To organize protests against the Jim Crow laws.
• To convince the Kennedy administration to send troops to the South.

How did the Freedom Riders' journey affect the Civil Rights Movement?

• It led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
• It caused the Southern states to immediately end segregation.
• It exposed the brutality of segregation and the lack of federal enforcement.
• It convinced the Supreme Court to overturn its previous ruling on segregation.

What was the significance of the Freedom Riders' actions in Birmingham?

• They were successful in convincing the local police to enforce the Supreme Court's ruling.
• They were met with violence from a mob, which brought national attention to the issue of segregation.
• They were able to peacefully integrate public transportation in Birmingham.
• They were arrested and charged with inciting a riot.

What was the main reason the Freedom Riders faced violence in Anniston, Alabama?

• The Freedom Riders were protesting against the local police.
• The Freedom Riders were trying to integrate a segregated school.
• A mob of white supremacists attacked the bus because they opposed the desegregation of interstate travel.
• The Freedom Riders were distributing pamphlets that criticized the local government.

How did the Freedom Riders' actions influence the Kennedy administration?

• The Kennedy administration immediately sent troops to the South to protect the Freedom Riders.
• The Kennedy administration was initially hesitant but eventually felt pressure to act due to the growing public support for civil rights.
• The Kennedy administration ignored the Freedom Riders' actions and continued to support segregation.
• The Kennedy administration worked with Southern leaders to find a compromise that would appease both sides.

What was the role of students from Nashville, Tennessee, in the Freedom Rides?

• They were the original organizers of the Freedom Rides.
• They were the only group of white people who participated in the Freedom Rides.
• They joined the movement after witnessing the violence against the initial riders, demonstrating the growing support for the cause.
• They were responsible for planning the route and logistics of the Freedom Rides.

What is the lasting impact of the Freedom Riders' actions?

• The Freedom Riders' actions led to the immediate end of segregation in the United States.
• The Freedom Riders' actions inspired future generations of activists to fight for equality and justice.
• The Freedom Riders' actions had little impact on the Civil Rights Movement.
• The Freedom Riders' actions were largely forgotten and have no relevance today.