History Kids: John Lewis

John Lewis, born in Alabama, grew up under segregation and was inspired by civil rights leaders like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. He became a prominent activist, participating in the Freedom Rides and the March on Washington. Despite facing violence, he remained committed to nonviolence and played a key role in the Selma to Montgomery marches. Lewis later served in Congress, focusing on civil rights and social justice. He was also an award-winning author, known for his graphic novel trilogy 'March'. His legacy continues to inspire future generations.

Where was John Lewis born and raised?

• Alabama

• Texas

• North Carolina

• Georgia

Which civil rights leader's speeches inspired John Lewis as a teenager?

• All of the above

• Malcolm X

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• John F. Kennedy

What was the purpose of the Freedom Riders?

• To test the Supreme Court's ruling on segregation

• To support local businesses

• To organize sit-ins

• To promote bus travel

How many days did John Lewis spend in jail after being arrested in Jackson, MS?

• 37 days

• 25 days

• 18 days

• 10 days

What was the nickname for the group of civil rights leaders that included John Lewis?

• Difference Makers

• Action Team

• Big Six

• Brave Brothers

What significant event did John Lewis help organize in 1963?

• March of Hope

• Southern Leadership Conference

• Alabama State House Rally

• March on Washington

What was the outcome of the Selma to Montgomery marches?

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• Desegregation of schools

• End of Jim Crow laws

Which U.S. President appointed John Lewis to lead the agency Action?

• Ronald Reagan

• Donald Trump

• Gerald Ford

• Jimmy Carter

In which state did John Lewis serve as a U.S. Representative?

• Georgia

• Tennessee

• Mississippi

• Alabama

What type of writing is John Lewis best known for?

• Biographies

• Psychological thrillers

• Mysteries

• Graphic novel memoirs