Module 15 Quizs

The first of the confrontations on the Edmund Pettus Bridge during the march on Selma became known as

• “Black Friday.”

• “Freedom Summer.”

• Selma Saturday.”

• “Bloody Sunday.”

Answer explanation

The first confrontation on the Edmund Pettus Bridge during the Selma march is known as "Bloody Sunday" due to the violent response from law enforcement against peaceful protesters on March 7, 1965.

Who signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

• President Kennedy

• President Johnson

• President Nixon

  
  

• President Eisenhower

  
  

Answer explanation

President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law, marking a significant milestone in the fight for civil rights in the United States. His leadership was crucial in advancing this landmark legislation.

What acts of protest during the Civil Rights Movement encouraged the government to expand political and economic opportunities for minority citizens?

• Mass Support Demonstrations, Malcolm X, United Farm Workers

• Little Rock Nine, Arkansas National Guard, States v Federal

• Black Panthers, SNL, MLK Jr

• March on Washington, Freedom Rides, Montgomery Bus Boycott

Answer explanation

The March on Washington, Freedom Rides, and Montgomery Bus Boycott were pivotal protests that highlighted racial injustices, leading to increased government action for civil rights and economic opportunities for minorities.

How did Governor Orval Faubus respond to the desegregation and crisis at Little Rock?

• A. He called on federal paratroopers to patrol downtown Little Rock.

  
  

• B. He expelled the students who continually harassed the “Little Rock Nine.”

  
  

• C. He ordered the National Guard to turn away the African American students.

  
  

• D. He consulted with President Eisenhower to determine the best way to proceed.

  
  

Answer explanation

Governor Orval Faubus responded to the desegregation crisis by ordering the National Guard to prevent the African American students, known as the "Little Rock Nine," from entering the school, demonstrating his opposition to desegregation.

Civil rights organizations campaigned for African American voting rights during World War II.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

TRUE. During World War II, civil rights organizations actively campaigned for African American voting rights, highlighting the need for equality and representation in the democratic process.

What happened to the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)?

• A. It wasn’t ratified by the states.

  
  

• B. It wasn’t supported by feminists.

  
  

• C. It wasn’t passed by both houses of Congress.

  
  

• D. It wasn’t found constitutional by the Supreme Court.

  
  

Answer explanation

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was proposed to ensure equal rights regardless of sex, but it ultimately failed because it wasn’t ratified by the required number of states, making option A the correct choice.

How does the National Urban League help African Americans?

• A. It helps them move upward into middle class society.

  
  

• B. It encourages them to protest through nonviolent resistance.

  
  

• C. It empowers them through leadership and education programs.

  
  

• D. It allows them to attain political positions on national and local levels.

  
  

Answer explanation

The National Urban League primarily empowers African Americans through leadership and education programs, helping them gain skills and opportunities for advancement in society.

In response to riots over desegregation the University of Mississippi, President Kennedy declared that

• A. Americans were free to disagree with the law but not to disobey it.

  
  

• B. Americans were free to disobey “bad laws.”

  
  

• C. African Americans were free to disagree with laws passed by elected representatives.

  
  

• D. African Americans had to accept segregation.

  
  

Answer explanation

President Kennedy emphasized that while Americans could disagree with laws, they must not disobey them. This aligns with choice A, highlighting the importance of lawful conduct even amidst civil rights tensions.

What happened in hundreds of cities immediately after the assassination of Martin Luther King?

• A. Local civil rights demonstrators declared martial law.

  
  

• B. There was little reaction to King’s death.

  
  

• C. Riots broke out.

  
  

• D. Thousands of black citizens registered to vote.

  
  

Answer explanation

Immediately after Martin Luther King's assassination, riots broke out in hundreds of cities as a response to the anger and grief over his death, highlighting the deep racial tensions in the country.

While in prison, Malcolm X became a convert to 

• the Nation of Islam.

• the Black Panthers.

• the SNCC.

• CORE

Answer explanation

While in prison, Malcolm X converted to the Nation of Islam, which played a significant role in shaping his beliefs and activism. This choice distinguished him from other groups like the Black Panthers, SNCC, and CORE.