Civil Rights Movement Key Events

The video covers the modern Civil Rights Movement, focusing on key events like the Birmingham protests, the March on Washington, and the struggle for voting rights. It highlights the efforts of African Americans to end segregation and secure equal rights, including the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The video also touches on the role of Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders in these movements, as well as the impact of media coverage on public opinion. The conclusion mentions Veterans Day, honoring those who served in the military.

What was the main goal of the Birmingham protests?

• To promote economic growth

• To integrate public facilities and improve job opportunities

• To support the Vietnam War

• To celebrate cultural diversity

What was the role of the SCLC in the Birmingham protests?

• They joined local leaders to support non-violent protests

• They remained neutral

• They organized violent protests

• They opposed the protests

What was the reaction of the nation to the televised violence against protesters in Birmingham?

• Indifference

• Support for segregation

• Horror and increased pressure for change

• Amusement

Who delivered the famous 'I Have a Dream' speech during the March on Washington?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• John F. Kennedy

• Rosa Parks

• Malcolm X

What methods were used to prevent African Americans from voting in the South?

• Encouragement from local leaders

• Public celebrations of voting rights

• Free transportation to polling stations

• Literacy tests and poll taxes

What was the purpose of the Freedom Summer initiative?

• To organize protests in Washington D.C.

• To register African American voters in the South

• To celebrate cultural festivals

• To promote tourism in Mississippi

What was the outcome of the Selma to Montgomery march?

• Increased violence against protesters

• Immediate desegregation of schools

• Federal protection for the marchers

• A new civil rights organization was formed

What significant legislation was passed in 1965 to protect voting rights?

• The Equal Pay Act

• The Fair Housing Act

• The Voting Rights Act

• The Civil Rights Act

How did President Johnson contribute to the Voting Rights Act?

• He vetoed the bill

• He ignored the issue

• He signed it into law and used political skills to push it through

• He opposed it in Congress

What was the impact of the Voting Rights Act on voter registration in Selma?

• It had no effect

• It led to more protests

• It decreased voter registration

• It increased African American voter registration significantly