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Worksheets8th Grade Ga Studies Ga Milestone Review
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
What laws prohibited discrimination based on race, religion, and national origin?
Jim Crow Laws
Plessy vs. Ferguson
Civil Rights Acts
Which of the following was the least affected by the civil rights movement?
the states educational system
voting opportunities
economic opportunities for state's citizens
Why did the 1963 March on Washington happen?
to promote unity in the african american community
to pressure lawmakers to pass civil rights legislation
demand small business opportunities in the black community
Why did MLk do the protest knowing that he could get hurt?
He knew that civil rights was greater than himself
He wanted fame for himself
He knew he would not die because of his power.
Which option best defines the concept of civil rights?
the protection and privileges given to all citizens
the freedoms outlined within the Declaration of Independence
the act of opening segregated facilities to both races
What two reasons led to the adoption of this flag in 1956?
Widespread opposition to the plessy vs ferguson case
Georgia adopted it in opposition to the Brown vs. BOE case
Georgia did not want to integrate schools
They adopted it to show their approval of Brown vs. BOE
What act banned discrimination against citizens of all races?
Civil rights act of 1964
Integration act of 1964
Equality acts of 1964
Who supported Lestor Maddox the most?
white Georgians who were segregationist
poor rural farmers
business owners who needed relief from the government
How did the march on washington affect the civil rights movement?
the march failed to desegregate the nations capital
They had a dramatic turnout and increased pressure on political leaders to change legislation
Violence erupted and made the civil rights movement go down in popularity.
Why did MLK say the Albany movement was a failure?
It did not lead to an immediate desegregation of the city
it did not improve african american voter registration numbers
it did not generate much publicity for his cause
What court case led to the creation of the Sibley commission?
Brown vs. BOE
Gideon vs. Wainwright
Plessy vs. Ferguson
Hinson vs. Beaver
What was the purpose of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)?
Organization of activists posing as students
pushing a militiant agenda
use nonviolent tactics such as sit ins
What does this photograph show from SNCC and NAACP?
it is a form of nonviolent protest that these groups believed in
The protests only focused on major economic cities in the south
these groups only allowed women to protest
John Lewis is known for what?
Chairman of the SNCC
House of representative member
Violent protestor
