Civil Rights Movement Key Concepts

The video provides an overview of the African-American civil rights movement, focusing on key events and legislation from the 1950s to the 1970s. It discusses the impact of Jim Crow laws, the significance of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, and major events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington. The video also covers important legislation such as the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act, and explores the shift towards Black Power and urban issues in the late 1960s.

What was the primary focus of the Jim Crow laws?

• To support African-American political power

• To promote economic equality

• To maintain racial segregation and protect white supremacy

• To integrate African-Americans into society

What was the significance of the Brown v. Board of Education ruling?

• It upheld the 'separate but equal' doctrine

• It had no impact on segregation

• It supported the Jim Crow laws

• It declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional

Which event is considered the catalyst for the civil rights movement?

• The March on Washington

• The Montgomery Bus Boycott

• The Freedom Rides

• The Selma March

Which organization was founded by Martin Luther King Jr. to promote civil rights?

• NAACP

• SNCC

• SCLC

• CORE

What was the primary method used by the SCLC in the civil rights movement?

• Economic boycotts

• Armed resistance

• Nonviolent direct action

• Political lobbying

What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

• To provide voting rights to all citizens

• To end racial discrimination in public accommodations and employment

• To promote segregation in schools

• To support the Jim Crow laws

What was a major outcome of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

• It eliminated federal oversight of elections

• It prohibited racial discrimination in voting

• It allowed literacy tests for voting

• It supported segregation in public schools

What shift occurred in the civil rights movement after 1965?

• A return to segregationist policies

• A focus on the rural South

• A decrease in activism and protests

• A shift towards economic and social issues in the urban North

What was the impact of the Watts riots in Los Angeles?

• They resulted in immediate legislative changes

• They highlighted ongoing racial tensions and the need for economic equality

• They led to the end of the civil rights movement

• They were the last major event of the civil rights movement

What was a key factor in the rise of black power in the late 1960s?

• A focus on rural issues

• A shift towards militancy and economic equality

• Increased support for segregation

• A decrease in racial tensions