Civil Rights Movement and Martin Luther King Jr.

What event in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963 drew national attention to the civil rights movement?

• A music festival

• A political rally

• A violent response to demonstrations

• A peaceful protest

What was the main purpose of the March on Washington in 1963?

• To promote a music concert

• To support a presidential candidate

• To demand freedom and equality

• To celebrate a new law

Which historical document did Martin Luther King Jr. reference in his 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

• The Articles of Confederation

In his speech, how did King describe the promise of equality in America?

• A distant hope

• A broken promise

• An uncashed check

• A fulfilled dream

What was King's dream for his children?

• To be politicians

• To be judged by their character

• To be famous

• To be wealthy

What did King envision when freedom rings across America?

• A divided nation

• A nation of wealth

• A united nation

• A nation of silence

What significant legislation was influenced by the March on Washington?

• The Fair Housing Act

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The Voting Rights Act

• The Immigration and Nationality Act

What was a key factor in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

• Negotiation and compromise

• Economic incentives

• Military intervention

• International pressure

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 achieve?

• Ended segregation

• Started a new war

• Created new states

• Established a new currency

What was the March on Washington's contribution to American society?

• It helped fulfill the promise of liberty and equality

• It inspired a new political party

• It resulted in a new national holiday

• It led to a new constitution