The Man Who Faced Down FDR and Blazed the Way to Civil Rights

The video explores the pivotal role of A. Philip Randolph in the early civil rights movement, highlighting his efforts to organize the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and his influence on major civil rights milestones, including the March on Washington and the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Randolph's strategies and persistence in advocating for equal rights are emphasized, showcasing his lasting impact on American history.

What was the primary objective of the planned March on Washington in 1941?

• To promote women's suffrage

• To end the Vietnam War

• To desegregate public schools

• To demand fair employment practices

Which act technically guaranteed equal rights but was poorly enforced?

• Fair Housing Act of 1968

• Civil Rights Act of 1875

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

What was A. Philip Randolph's role in the Harlem Renaissance?

• He organized poetry readings

• He was a renowned painter

• He promoted Black artists through his newspaper

• He was a famous jazz musician

What was the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters?

• A union of railway porters

• A group of civil rights lawyers

• A political party

• A religious organization

How did the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters contribute to communication among Black communities?

• By organizing radio broadcasts

• By sending telegrams

• By distributing newspapers

• By hosting community meetings

What was the significance of Executive Order 8802?

• It granted women the right to vote

• It ensured fair hiring practices in defense industries

• It ended segregation in schools

• It abolished the poll tax

Who helped arrange a meeting between A. Philip Randolph and President Roosevelt?

• John F. Kennedy

• Rosa Parks

• Eleanor Roosevelt

• Martin Luther King Jr.

What was one of the original demands of A. Philip Randolph that was not met in 1941?

• Equal pay for women

• Voting rights for all citizens

• Desegregation of the armed forces

• Immediate end to all forms of segregation

What was the impact of the March on Washington in 1963?

• It led to the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

• It ended the Vietnam War

• It resulted in the desegregation of schools

• It abolished the death penalty

What was A. Philip Randolph's lasting impact on the civil rights movement?

• He was the first Black president of the United States

• He founded the NAACP

• His strategies and tactics are still studied today

• He wrote the Emancipation Proclamation