The Civil Rights Movement Part II

What role did black churches play in the civil rights movement?

• They were only places of worship.

• They served as community centers and supported political activism.

• They were used solely for religious gatherings.

• They were not involved in the civil rights movement.

Who was named Time magazine's 1964 "Man of the Year" for his role in the civil rights movement?

• Ralph Abernathy

• Bayard Rustin

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• A. Philip Randolph

What was the main theme of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech at the Lincoln Memorial?

• Economic equality

• Political reform

• His dream for racial equality and justice

• Environmental issues

What significant event took place on August 28, 1963?

• The signing of the Civil Rights Act

• The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom

• The end of segregation in schools

• The beginning of the Montgomery Bus Boycott

Who was the keynote speaker at the 2003 commemoration of the "I Have a Dream" speech?

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Coretta Scott King

• Ralph Abernathy

• Bayard Rustin

Which civil rights event at the Lincoln Memorial involved Marian Anderson?

• The March on Washington

• The Easter Sunday concert in 1939

• The signing of the Civil Rights Act

• The Selma to Montgomery marches

What was the role of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in the civil rights movement?

• It focused on economic reforms.

• It coordinated and raised funds for local protests and training.

• It was a political party.

• It organized sports events.

What strategy did the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) develop?

• Violent protests

• The "jail-no-bail" strategy

• Economic boycotts

• Political lobbying

Which organization was founded in 1909 and often joined forces with new civil rights groups?

• The Southern Christian Leadership Conference

• The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

• The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

• The Congress of Racial Equality

What important role did black churches not play in the Civil Rights movement?

• spiritual strength

• political leadership

• civil activism

• militant activism