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Morgan's Impact on Birmingham's Civil Rights

Morgan's Impact on Birmingham's Civil Rights

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The transcript discusses the 1963 Birmingham church bombing, which killed four young black girls. Charles Morgan, a lawyer, delivered a speech blaming the entire community for the violence, highlighting societal and institutional failures. He criticized the white community's silence and the systemic racism perpetuated by various societal sectors. Morgan's speech made him a pariah, but he continued to fight for civil rights, contributing to the transformation of the South.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tragic event occurred at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham on September 15, 1963?

A peaceful protest

A church service

A bombing

A community meeting

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who addressed the white businessman's club in Birmingham after the bombing?

Malcolm X

Martin Luther King Jr.

Charles Morgan

Rosa Parks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Charles Morgan emphasize in his speech regarding the community's role in the violence?

The police were solely at fault

The entire community shared responsibility

Only the bombers were to blame

The community was not responsible

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which societal elements did Morgan criticize in his speech?

The media and entertainment industry

Individuals spreading hate and slow-moving courts

The education system and healthcare

The military and government

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Morgan's speech highlight about the role of Christians and ministers?

They led the civil rights movement

They were proactive in preventing violence

They spoke out too late against violence

They were not involved in the community

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the response of the all-white police force to the bombings, according to Morgan?

They solved all the cases

They were praised for their efforts

They were not involved

They failed to solve the bombings

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Morgan describe the city of Birmingham in terms of leadership?

A city with too many leaders

A city with emerging leaders

A leaderless city

A city with strong leadership

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