The End of Jim Crow and the Fight for Civil Rights

The video covers the civil rights movement post-WWII, highlighting key events like the desegregation of schools, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the March on Washington. It discusses the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, emphasizing the struggle against Jim Crow laws and the ongoing fight for equality. The video concludes with a reflection on contemporary racism and potential steps for change.

What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Brown vs. Board of Education?

• It upheld the doctrine of separate but equal.

• It declared school segregation unconstitutional.

• It was a case about employment discrimination.

• It was a case about voting rights.

Who was inspired by Claudette Colvin to refuse giving up her seat on a bus?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Rosa Parks

• Vivian Malone

• James Hood

What was the outcome of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• Segregation on buses continued.

• Buses in Montgomery were desegregated.

• The boycott lasted only a month.

• It led to the Voting Rights Act.

What event in Birmingham, Alabama, drew national attention in 1963?

• The March on Washington

• The Montgomery Bus Boycott

• Police brutality against young protesters

• The signing of the Civil Rights Act

What was the main message of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• A call for economic equality

• A vision of racial equality and justice

• A demand for immediate voting rights

• A plea for educational reform

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 achieve?

• It was the first law to address school segregation.

• It ended voter discrimination.

• It focused solely on gender discrimination.

• It guaranteed access to public accommodations for all.

What was the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

• It ended voter discrimination in the South.

• It abolished the Jim Crow laws.

• It was the first civil rights legislation.

• It ended all forms of racial discrimination.