Buffalo Soldiers and Civil Rights

The video highlights the pivotal role of Barbara Johns in the fight for school desegregation, leading to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case. It also explores the history of the Buffalo Soldiers, their contributions to the military and national parks, and their enduring legacy.

What motivated Barbara Johns to organize a student strike at Moton High School?

• To advocate for longer school holidays

• To request more sports facilities

• To protest the poor conditions of the school

• To demand better cafeteria food

Which Supreme Court case was Barbara Johns' strike a part of?

• Miranda vs. Arizona

• Brown vs. Board of Education

• Roe vs. Wade

• Plessy vs. Ferguson

What was the response of southern lawmakers to the Brown vs. Board decision?

• They built new schools for all students

• They increased funding for public schools

• They launched a campaign to prevent integration

• They immediately complied with the ruling

How long were public schools closed in Prince Edward County, Virginia, following the Brown vs. Board decision?

• 1 year

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 10 years

What was the primary role of the Buffalo Soldiers when they were first formed?

• To serve as park rangers

• To provide safe passage for settlers

• To fight in the Civil War

• To build railroads

Why were the Buffalo Soldiers given their nickname?

• Because they lived in buffalo territories

• Due to their role in buffalo conservation

• Due to their fierce fighting spirit

• Because they wore buffalo skins

In which war did the Buffalo Soldiers distinguish themselves overseas?

• Spanish-American War

• World War II

• Korean War

• World War I

What significant role did Buffalo Soldiers play in the development of national parks?

• They designed park maps

• They managed park finances

• They built park infrastructure and served as rangers

• They organized park tours

When did the final regiment of Buffalo Soldiers disband?

• 1970

• 1965

• 1951

• 1945

What was a major contribution of the Buffalo Soldiers during their service?

• They invented new military technology

• They negotiated peace treaties

• They helped preserve national parks

• They led the charge in the Civil War