Sit-In Movement and Civil Rights

The video tells the story of four friends who initiated a sit-in at a Woolworths lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s words, they protested segregation by sitting quietly and waiting to be served. Their actions sparked a larger movement, leading to widespread sit-ins across the South. Despite facing hostility and violence, the students remained peaceful, drawing national attention to the civil rights struggle. The movement contributed to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which banned segregation in public spaces. The story highlights the power of peaceful protest and the impact of collective action in achieving social change.

What inspired the four friends to start their protest at the Woolworth's lunch counter?

• A speech by President Kennedy

• A newspaper article

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s words

• A local community leader

How did the friends respond when they were refused service at the lunch counter?

• They sat quietly and waited

• They argued with the staff

• They called the police

• They left immediately

What was the main goal of the sit-in movement initiated by the students?

• To gain media attention

• To get free food

• To start a new restaurant

• To integrate public spaces

What was the reaction of the public as the sit-in movement spread across the South?

• Immediate integration

• Widespread support

• Indifference

• Hostility and violence

What organization was formed to support the student demonstrators?

• NAACP

• SNCC

• CORE

• SCLC

How did President John F. Kennedy respond to the actions of the SNCC?

• He urged fair treatment and action against segregation

• He banned all protests

• He ignored them

• He supported segregation

What significant legislation was passed as a result of the civil rights movement?

• The Voting Rights Act

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The Fair Housing Act

What was the main message conveyed by the students' peaceful protest?

• Violence is necessary for change

• Segregation is acceptable

• Unity and non-violence can lead to change

• Protests are ineffective

What did the students leave as a symbolic gesture after the sit-ins?

• A large tip

• A protest sign

• A letter to the manager

• A donut and coffee with cream on the side

What is the key takeaway from the story of the sit-in movement?

• Only leaders can make a difference

• Small actions can lead to big changes

• Segregation is a personal choice

• Protests should always be loud