Fannie Lou Hamer's Activism and Legacy

Who is the subject of this Black History Month presentation?

• Rosa Parks

• Coretta Scott King

• Fannie Lou Hamer

• Harriet Tubman

What was Fannie Lou Hamer's birth year?

(a)  

What was Fannie Lou Hamer's family background?

• She was the first child of wealthy landowners.

• She was the only child of urban professionals.

• She was the twentieth child of sharecroppers.

• She was the tenth child of factory workers.

From which region did Fannie Lou Hamer rise to become a powerful voice in the Civil Rights Movement?

(a)  

• Harlem, New York

• Mississippi Delta
• Atlanta, Georgia

• Chicago, Illinois

What was a primary focus of Fannie Lou Hamer's activism?

• Promoting educational reforms

• Advocating for greater political and economic opportunities for African Americans

• Establishing international trade agreements

• Developing new agricultural techniques

Which of the following challenges did Fannie Lou Hamer face during her activist career?

(a)  

• Lack of public support

• Financial difficulties only

• Threats, arrest, assault, and police brutality
• Criticism from within the movement

What famous quote is Fannie Lou Hamer known for?

• "I have a dream."

• "The time is always right to do what is right."

• "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired."

• "Let freedom ring."

At which significant event did Fannie Lou Hamer give a compelling testimony detailing her experiences?

(a)  

• The March on Washington

• The Selma to Montgomery Marches

• The 1964 Democratic National Convention
• The Montgomery Bus Boycott

What was the main purpose of Fannie Lou Hamer's testimony at the 1964 Democratic National Convention?

• To announce her candidacy for public office.

• To detail the violence and torment experienced by activists trying to secure voting rights.

• To advocate for economic development in Mississippi.

• To present a new civil rights bill.

What was the primary focus of Fannie Lou Hamer's efforts to secure voting rights?

• Organizing peaceful protests in Washington D.C.

• Working with international human rights organizations.

• Detailing the violence and torment experienced by activists.

• Lobbying for constitutional amendments.