Civil Rights Movement Timeline

Rosa Parks became the face of the boycott as opposed to Claudette Colvin because:

• She was older and had a respected reputation in the community.

• She was the first to refuse to give up her seat.

• She was a student at the time.

• She was not arrested.

The sit-ins were a protest against:

• racial segregation

• higher taxes

• war policies

• unemployment

Civil Rights have expanded for all Americans since 1965 in which of the following ways?

• Increased voting rights, anti-discrimination laws, and protections for marginalized groups

• Decreased voting rights and fewer protections for minorities

• No significant changes in civil rights

• Restrictions on freedom of speech and assembly

According to the passage, what was the main issue addressed in Brown Vs. The Board of Education?

• The main issue was school segregation and the unequal quality of education for white and African-American children.

• The main issue was the right to vote for women in federal elections.

• The main issue was the legality of income tax collection by the federal government.

• The main issue was the regulation of interstate commerce by the federal government.

What amendment to the Constitution did the Supreme Court say was violated by school segregation?

• The 14th Amendment

• The 1st Amendment

• The 2nd Amendment

• The 10th Amendment

According to the newspaper image, what was the Supreme Court's decision regarding segregation?

• Segregation was held unconstitutional.

• Segregation was upheld as legal.

• The Supreme Court refused to hear the case.

• Segregation was postponed for further review.

Throughout the South, African Americans were forced by law to sit on the back of all public buses. What would happen if they refused to give up their seats to white passengers?

• They would be given a warning

• They would be arrested

• They would be allowed to stay seated

• They would be fined only

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court decision regarding the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• The boycott was declared illegal

• Segregated buses were declared unconstitutional

• African Americans were forced to pay higher fares

• Nothing changed

After the Brown vs. Board of Education decision, what did the NAACP attempt to do in Little Rock, Arkansas?

• Register black students in previously all-white schools

• Close all public schools

• Integrate only colleges

• End segregation in public transportation

What was the main criterion for selecting the 'Little Rock Nine' to attend Little Rock Central High?

• Athletic ability

• Excellent grades and attendance

• Family background

• Random selection