Birmingham Children's March and Reactions

Crissle West discusses the Birmingham children's march of 1963, highlighting Gwendolyn Sanders' realization of racial inequality in education. Martin Luther King Jr. urged President Kennedy for legislative change, but faced resistance. Children, led by Sanders, mobilized to protest, facing police brutality. Media coverage of the events led to a shift in public perception, prompting President Kennedy to address racial issues. The protests contributed to the passing of the Civil Rights Act and marked a significant moment in the Civil Rights Movement.

What year did the Birmingham Children's March take place?

• 1962

• 1961

• 1960

• 1963

What was Gwendolyn Sanders' reaction upon realizing the condition of her textbooks?

• She was indifferent.

• She felt it was unfair and wanted change.

• She thought it was a mistake.

• She accepted it as normal.

What was Martin Luther King Jr. urging President Kennedy to do?

• Pass legislation to stop racial injustice.

• Visit Birmingham.

• Support the Southern voters.

• Ignore the protests.

Why were adults hesitant to join the protests organized by Dr. King?

• They were busy with other commitments.

• They feared losing their jobs and safety.

• They were not interested.

• They did not believe in the cause.

What did Gwendolyn Sanders and her peers decide to do in response to the call for protest?

• Stay in school.

• Ignore the call.

• Join the protest and get arrested.

• Move to another city.

How did the authorities initially respond to the children's protest?

• They supported it.

• They joined the protest.

• They arrested the children.

• They ignored it.

What was Bull Connor's reaction to the children's protest?

• He encouraged them.

• He used high-pressure hoses and K9 units against them.

• He negotiated with them.

• He left the city.

What was the impact of the media coverage of the protest?

• It was ignored by the public.

• It led to international outrage and support for the civil rights movement.

• It caused more protests to stop.

• It had no effect.

What significant event followed the success of the Birmingham Children's March?

• The resignation of President Kennedy.

• The end of the civil rights movement.

• The passing of the Civil Rights Act.

• The start of World War II.

What was the ultimate outcome for Bull Connor after the protests?

• He was promoted.

• He was fired.

• He became a civil rights leader.

• He retired peacefully.