Civil Rights and Racial Equality

The video, presented by Miss Heaney, covers important figures and concepts related to segregation and civil rights in the 20th and 21st centuries. Key terms such as segregation, discrimination, desegregation, and integration are defined. The video discusses Harry F. Byrd's policies, Barbara Johns' pivotal role in desegregating Virginia schools, and other influential figures like Maggie Walker, Arthur Ashe, Oliver Hill, Linwood Holton, and Douglas Wilder, highlighting their contributions to social change and equality.

What does the term 'segregation' refer to?

• The integration of different races

• The separation of people based on race or religion

• The legal end of racial segregation

• The unfair treatment of people

What does 'desegregation' mean?

• The separation of races

• The legal end of racial segregation

• The unfair treatment of people

• The integration of different races

What was Harry F. Byrd's positive contribution as governor?

• He led the civil rights movement

• He supported school integration

• He implemented the pay-as-you-go policy for road improvements

• He borrowed money for infrastructure

What was a negative aspect of Harry F. Byrd's policies?

• He established a bank

• He was the first African-American governor

• He led massive resistance against school integration

• He supported the integration of schools

What was the outcome of Barbara Johns' student strike?

• It led to the integration of Virginia public schools

• It resulted in more segregated schools

• It had no significant impact

• It was not recognized by the Supreme Court

Who was the first African-American woman to establish a bank?

• Harriet Tubman

• Rosa Parks

• Maggie Walker

• Barbara Johns

What is Arthur R. Ashe known for?

• Being the first African-American to win a major men's tennis singles championship

• Leading a student strike

• Establishing a bank

• Being a governor

What role did Oliver W. Hill play in the civil rights movement?

• He was a bank president

• He was a tennis player

• He was a governor

• He was a lawyer and civil rights leader

What was Linwood Holton Jr.'s contribution as governor?

• He opposed racial equality

• He led a student strike

• He promoted racial equality by appointing more African Americans and women to state positions

• He was the first African-American governor

Who was the first African-American elected as a state governor in the United States?

• Harry F. Byrd

• Arthur R. Ashe

• L. Douglas Wilder

• Oliver W. Hill