Civil Rights Leaders and Their Contributions

Lesson six explores the political, social, and economic changes in Georgia from 1877 to 1918, focusing on key figures like Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois, John and Lugenia Hope, and Alonzo Herndon. The lesson discusses their contributions to civil rights, education, and social reform, highlighting differing views on achieving equality. Students are encouraged to reflect on key social and political issues of the era.

What time period does the lesson focus on regarding changes in Georgia?

• 1920 to 1970

• 1800 to 1850

• 1900 to 1950

• 1877 to 1918

What was Booker T. Washington's approach to gaining civil rights for African-Americans?

• Economic accomplishments and education

• Protests and demonstrations

• International support

• Immediate political action

Which book did Booker T. Washington write that is mentioned in the lesson?

• The Atlanta Compromise

• The Talented Tenth

• Up From Slavery

• The Souls of Black Folk

What concept did W.E.B. Du Bois develop to combat racial segregation?

• The Talented Tenth

• The Atlanta Compromise

• The Great Migration

• The Civil Rights Act

Which organization did W.E.B. Du Bois help create?

• The Southern Christian Leadership Conference

• The YMCA

• The NAACP

• The Urban League

What was John Hope's role in education?

• Author of 'Up From Slavery'

• Leader of the Niagara Movement

• Founder of the NAACP

• First black president of Morehouse and Atlanta University

What organization did Lugenia Burns Hope establish in Atlanta?

• The Urban League

• The Neighborhood Union

• The NAACP

• The YMCA

What was Alonzo Herndon's primary business achievement?

• Founding the NAACP

• Leading the Urban League

• Establishing the Atlanta Mutual Life Insurance Company

• Creating the Talented Tenth

What was Alonzo Herndon's early business venture?

• Real estate

• Barber shops

• Insurance

• Publishing

Which movement did Alonzo Herndon help organize?

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Niagara Movement

• The Great Migration