Understanding the Black Panther Party

The Black Panther Party, founded in 1966 by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale, aimed to address issues like police brutality and economic injustice through a 10-point program. Initially focused on self-defense, the party later emphasized community programs such as free breakfasts and health clinics. Despite their social efforts, the Panthers faced significant opposition from the FBI's COINTELPRO, leading to internal conflicts and eventual disbandment in 1982. The rise of the Red Guards marked a shift towards more radical actions.

Who were the founders of the Black Panther Party?

• Stokely Carmichael and Eldridge Cleaver

• Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X

• Huey Newton and Bobby Seale

• Rosa Parks and Angela Davis

What was the primary focus of the Black Panther Party's 10-point program?

• Encouraging African-Americans to move to Africa

• Supporting the Vietnam War

• Ending police brutality and achieving justice

• Promoting African-American culture

In what year did the Black Panther Party drop 'self-defense' from its name?

• 1966

• 1968

• 1970

• 1982

Which community program was among the most popular initiated by the Black Panther Party?

• Free housing

• Free legal aid

• Free breakfast for children

• Free transportation services

What was the name of the FBI's program that targeted the Black Panther Party?

• COINTELPRO

• Operation Panther

• Operation Red Dawn

• Project Blackout

Who was the director of the FBI during the time the Panthers were targeted?

• William Webster

• James Comey

• Robert Mueller

• J. Edgar Hoover

What internal conflict threatened the existence of the Black Panther Party?

• A split between Eldridge Cleaver and Huey Newton

• Disagreements over the Vietnam War

• A leadership challenge by Bobby Seale

• Financial mismanagement

In what year was the Black Panther Party officially disbanded?

• 1982

• 1980

• 1975

• 1990

What group emerged after the disbandment of the Black Panther Party?

• The Red Guards

• The Blue Berets

• The Yellow Jackets

• The Green Brigade

What was the primary activity of the Red Guards?

• Engaging in political debates

• Publicly humiliating and assaulting political enemies

• Providing community services

• Organizing peaceful protests