WorksheetsUnit 11 Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
250,000 people assembled on the Washington National Mall, Dr. King gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The March on Washington
The Atlanta Movement
The Albany Movement
Here's the Tea Movement
How did Lester Maddox receive national attention prior to becoming governor of Georgia?
He wrote a rap song titled "Old Town Road" and became Tik Tok famous, which he regretted until the day he died.
He welcomed integration with open arms and became Atlanta's 35th-richest businessman.
He refused to integrate his restaurant, leading to fines and the eventual closing of the restaurant.
He hired more African American chefs than any other restaurant owner in the United States.
First African-American mayor of a major southern city, worked to expand the Hartsfield Airport, provided city contracts to minority-owned businesses.
Maynard Jackson
Andrew Young
Ivan Allen, Jr.
William Hartsfield
First and only U.S. President from Georgia, best known for the Iranian Hostage Crisis, heavily engages in humanitarian work, winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize.
Jimmy Carter
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Andrew Jackson
Donald Trump
How did the 1996 Olympic Games affect the population of Atlanta and Georgia in general?
Georgia's population increased and Atlanta became a more diverse city
Georgia's population decreased and Atlanta became a more diverse city
Georgia's population increased, but Atlanta remained mostly white.
Georgia's population decreased and Atlanta re-segregated.
Which of the following BEST describes the political agenda of Jimmy Carter while serving as state Senator and governor?
Carter wanted to improve the education, justice, and mental health systems.
Carter wanted to bring back legal discrimination and segregation.
Carter hoped to establish Communism within Georgia.
Carter wished to expand abortion rights.
This photograph is from the Albany Movement (1961-1962). In what way does it represent the philosophy of its leaders, SNCC and the SCLC?
The organizers only planned to protest against segregated grocery stores.
Both groups advocated for nonviolent protests in the push to end segregation and racial discrimination.
The Civil Rights Movement as a whole was focused solely on major cities in Georgia.
Protesting was a job for women only.
In 1956, Georgia changed its state flag to incorporate the Confederate Battle Flag. What was the significance of this?
To support Brown v. Board and integration
To protest Brown v. Board and integration
To show pride in Confederate heritage
To honor Confederate veterans
The Sibley Commission found that most Georgians (60%) supported closing the state's public schools rather than integrating them. Despite this, the Sibley Commission suggested that Georgia
Should allow districts that want to desegregate, such as Atlanta Public Schools, to do so
Should desegregate schools fully and immediately
Should leave the schools open and segregated
Should close the schools immediately
Which of the following is NOT true of the Albany Movement?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. largely viewed the movement as successful.
The Albany Movement was a joint effort between SNCC and the SCLC.
Albany police Chief Laurie Pritchett used non-violent tactics to arrest, but not harm the protesters.
Albany's black middle class did not initially support the protests.
