Important Civil Rights People - Texas

Match the following birthplaces with the individuals born there.

• Where was Bonnie Parker born?

• Marshall, Texas

• Where was James L. Farmer, Jr. born?

• Austin, Texas

• Where was Howard Hughes born?

• Houston, Texas

• Where was Janis Joplin born?

• Dallas, Texas

What organization did James L. Farmer, Jr. found in 1942?

• NAACP

• CORE

• SCLC

• SNCC

What significant event did CORE start in 1961?

• The March on Washington

• The Freedom Rides

• The Selma March

• The Montgomery Bus Boycott

In what year was James L. Farmer, Jr. awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

• 1995

• 1998

• 2000

• 1990

Which civil rights leader is NOT mentioned as one of the Big Six along with James L. Farmer, Jr.?

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Malcolm X

• John Lewis

• Whitney Young

What was the result of the violence during the Freedom Rides?

• It led to the end of the Civil Rights Movement

• It drew national attention to segregation

• It caused the Freedom Rides to stop

• It resulted in new segregation laws

What was the main focus of the civil rights changes mentioned in the text?

• Economic growth

• Military expansion

• Equal rights and opportunities

• Technological advancement

Which state did the Freedom Riders travel through to reach New Orleans?

• Texas

• Alabama

• Mississippi

• Louisiana

What did James L. Farmer, Jr. consider before choosing his career path?

• Law

• Medicine

• Engineering

• Business

The main strategy used by CORE to address segregation was (a)  

• Legal action
• Violent protests
• Nonviolent actions
• Political campaigns