Civil Rights Movement and the Greensboro Sit-ins

The video discusses the history of racial segregation in dining establishments and introduces the Greensboro Four, who initiated sit-in protests to challenge these unfair practices. Their actions sparked a nationwide movement that contributed to the passing of the Civil Rights Act, making racial discrimination illegal.

What was the main issue with some restaurants in the past?

• They only served certain types of food.

• They were too expensive.

• They only allowed people of a certain skin color to sit.

• They were always crowded.

Who were the Greensboro Four?

• A group of restaurant owners.

• A team of civil rights lawyers.

• Four young men who started the sit-in movement.

• A band of musicians.

What was the method of protest used by the Greensboro Four?

• A hunger strike.

• A sit-in at a restaurant.

• A march through the city.

• A boycott of local businesses.

How did the police initially react to the sit-in protest?

• They supported the protesters.

• They were unsure of how to handle it.

• They ignored the situation.

• They immediately arrested the protesters.

What was the outcome of the sit-in protests?

• They resulted in violent clashes.

• They pressured businesses to change their policies.

• They led to increased segregation.

• They were largely ignored.

Which significant legislation was signed as a result of the civil rights movement?

• The Civil Rights Act.

• The Voting Rights Act.

• The Immigration and Nationality Act.

• The Fair Housing Act.

What broader impact did the sit-ins have beyond restaurants?

• They led to the closure of many businesses.

• They influenced policies in theaters, hotels, and other public places.

• They had no significant impact.

• They only affected restaurants.

Who was the president that signed the Civil Rights Act into law?

• John F. Kennedy

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon