Suffrage- African Americans

Define "suffrage."

• suffering - feeling a lot of pain

• denying the citizens the right to free speech

• 22nd amendment

• the right to vote in political elections.

What events in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963 helped bring the reality of the Jim Crow South into people's homes through television?

• Peaceful protests met with police dogs and water cannons.

• Martin Luther King Jr. delivering his "I Have a Dream" speech.

• The signing of the Civil Rights Act.

• The assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

What were some of the key demands made by the organizers of the March on Washington in 1963?

• A new national anthem and a change in the US flag.

• Public works, a higher minimum wage, and an end to employment discrimination.

• The immediate impeachment of President Kennedy.

• The establishment of separate but equal facilities nationwide.

What event primarily influenced President John F. Kennedy to more actively support civil rights legislation?

• The Cuban Missile Crisis.

• The Bay of Pigs invasion.

• The demonstrations and events of 1963.

• His re-election campaign in 1964.

Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

• Prohibited discrimination in employment.

• Prohibited discrimination in schools and hospitals.

• Prohibited discrimination in privately-owned public places.

• Guaranteed universal suffrage for all citizens.

What event is referred to as "Bloody Sunday," and what were the immediate consequences of this event for the civil rights movement?

How did Dr. King's commitment to nonviolent protest influenced his decision-making during the march planning?

Describe the dilemma that Dr. King faced on the morning of the planned march on March 9. What were the factors influencing his decision?

In what ways did the response from President Lyndon Johnson and the federal judge impact the potential outcomes of the march?

1. Discuss the significance of King's ultimate decision regarding the march. How did it reflect the broader themes of civil disobedience and moral conviction in the civil rights movement?