Megabeth and the Mississippi NAACP

Megabeth and the Mississippi NAACP

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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Megabeth was the first field secretary for the Mississippi NAACP, tasked with organizing chapters and registering voters. Despite racial challenges, he documented injustices and advocated for change. His efforts included raising awareness and rallying support, even as he faced threats for his activism.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Megabeth's primary responsibilities as the first field secretary for the Mississippi NAACP?

Teaching at a local school

Organizing protests

Setting up NAACP chapters

Writing newspaper articles

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the general state of race relations in Mississippi during Megabeth's time?

Improving rapidly

Completely resolved

Very positive

Not good

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Megabeth feel after witnessing the election of his father's friend?

He was relieved

He was indifferent

He was happy

He was confused and hurt

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did Megabeth face when he tried to register to vote on his 21st birthday?

He was welcomed with open arms

He was given a medal

He was ignored

He was met with shotguns

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Megabeth begin doing after facing discrimination upon returning home?

He began documenting racial issues

He joined a sports team

He started a business

He moved to another state

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of Megabeth's activities outside of Mississippi?

Building houses

Starting a new career

Writing a book

Raising funds and awareness

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did people say to Megabeth as he became more active in his role?

You should run for office

You are wasting your time

You are a hero

Your days are numbered

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the key messages Megabeth was spreading?

The importance of education

The rights of citizens

The benefits of technology

The history of Mississippi