Civil Rights Movement in St. Augustine

The video explores the civil rights movement, focusing on the St. Augustine campaign to desegregate public waters. It highlights the challenges faced by activists, the violent opposition they encountered, and the significant role these events played in passing the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Despite the Act, racial segregation persisted in various forms, and the struggle for equality continues today.

What was the primary goal of the 'wade-ins' during the civil rights movement?

• To protest against bus segregation

• To demand access to leisure spaces

• To boycott businesses

• To integrate schools

Who was the local leader that initiated the civil rights movement in St. Augustine?

• Jackie Robinson

• Robert Hayling

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Mary Peabody

What role did the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) play in the St. Augustine movement?

• They focused on school integration

• They led a march to Washington

• They organized bus boycotts

• They provided financial support and high-profile attention

What was the reaction of the Ku Klux Klan to the civil rights activities in St. Augustine?

• They disbanded

• They supported the movement

• They ignored the protests

• They increased their violent activities

What was the outcome of the violent incident at the Monson Motor Lodge?

• The hotel was shut down

• The protesters were arrested

• The hotel owner apologized

• The protesters were allowed to stay

What was the significance of the involvement of figures like Jackie Robinson and Mary Peabody in the St. Augustine protests?

• They were arrested for violent actions

• They organized local sit-ins

• They brought national and international attention to the movement

• They funded the protests

What significant legislation was passed shortly after the St. Augustine protests?

• The Equal Pay Act

• The Fair Housing Act

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The Voting Rights Act

How did some cities respond to the Civil Rights Act in terms of public pools?

• They built more public pools

• They banned swimming altogether

• They replaced 'whites only' signs with 'private club' signs

• They made pools free for everyone

What was a common reaction from white residents to the integration of public pools?

• They organized community swimming events

• They welcomed the change

• They ignored the new law

• They called the police on black swimmers

What does the legacy of the St. Augustine protests suggest about racial tensions in public spaces today?

• They are only present in rural areas

• They are similar to those in the 1960s

• They have completely disappeared

• They are no longer an issue