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Civil Rights Movements Quiz Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the following

a)

Final decision of the Brown v. BOE case

1.

Ruled that segregation is unequal and goes against the 14 Amendment.

b)

Brown v. BOE case required all states to what?

2.

Required public schools to integrate.

c)

Brown v. BOE impacted which states?

3.

South

d)

This is how Georgia and other states felt regarding integration in public schools.

4.

They resisted the change

e)

Integration of public schools in Georgia

5.

Slow and difficult processb

2.

What was the primary purpose of the Sibley Commission in Georgia?​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

What was the overall outcome of the Sibley Commission?​ ​ (b)  

Choose from the below words
See how Georgians felt about integration.
60% Georgia was opposed/against integration.
3.

What was the final goal of the Albany Movement during the 1960's?

a)

declare Albany, Georgia the new state capital

b)

move African American residents of Albany, Georgia to integrated cities in the state

c)

bring an end to segregation in Albany, Georgia

d)

To end segregation in the South by any means necessary.

4.

Why was the Civil Rights Act of 1964 passed?

a)

To give African Americans the right to vote.

b)

to end segregation in society all together.

c)

To reduce racial discrimination in the workplace.

d)

To provide equal access to public facilities and services.

5.

Who Am I?

This man was governor of GA from 1967 to 1971.  While in office, he surprised many people by putting more African Americans into government jobs than ever before. It was a surprise because earlier he was a segregationist who wanted to close his restaurant rather than obey the law and integrate.

a)

Lester Maddox

b)

MLK

c)

John Lewis

d)

John Sibley

6.

Which Civil Rights Movement "Event" did Martin Luther King Jr. give his famous "I Have A Dream" speech?

a)

Albany Movement

b)

March on Washington

c)

Birmingham Bus Boycott

d)

Selma to Montgomery March

7.

This civil rights organization made up of college and high school students that were known for their non-violent sit-ins, freedom rides, and desegregating lunch counters/restaurants? Hint: Nickname: Snick

a)

Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee

b)

Southern Christian Leadership Conference

c)

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

d)

The National Urban League (NUL)

8.

This Civil Rights organization was made up mainly of religious leaders and older adults, was known for nonviolent protests, and its leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and setting up marches and rallies for the cause.

a)

SNCC

b)

SCLC

c)

or NAACP

d)

The Black Panthers

9.

How did Georgia show opposition to the Brown v. BOE case in 1956?

a)

Georgia opposed the case by adding the Confederate Battle Flag Emblem to the state flag.

b)
Georgia celebrated the decision by promoting equal education initiatives.
c)
Georgia remained neutral and did not take any action regarding the case.
d)
Georgia supported the Brown v. BOE case by integrating schools.
10.

Who is described? Bloody Sunday, Chariman of SNCC, U.S Congressman

a)
Malcolm X
b)
John Lewis
c)
Rosa Parks
d)
Martin Luther King Jr.