WorksheetsCivil Rights Movement Quiz
Total questions: 2
Worksheet time: 11mins
What did Ruby Bridges become known for in 1960?
Becoming a famous singer
Being the first African American to attend an all-white elementary school in the South
Leading the Little Rock Nine
Participating in the Civil Rights Act of 1964
What was the result of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 1954?
Segregation in public schools was ruled unconstitutional
Segregation in public schools was upheld
Segregation in public schools was expanded
Segregation in public schools was declared legal
Who was Ruby Bridges's teacher at William Frantz Public School?
Minnijean Brown
Barbara Henry
Gloria Ray
Thelma Mothershed
What event took place in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957?
The Little Rock Nine attempted to attend an all-white high school
The Reconstruction era
The passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The first African American to attend an all-white elementary school in the South
What action did President Dwight D. Eisenhower take in response to the Little Rock Nine situation?
He ordered the Little Rock Nine to leave the school
He did not take any action
He declared segregation in public schools legal
He sent federal troops to protect the African American students
What did the Little Rock Nine's struggle against segregation lead to?
The passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Reconstruction era
The end of the Civil Rights Movement
The expansion of segregation in public schools
What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit?
The rights of African Americans to seek jobs
The Reconstruction era
Segregation in public places, including schools
The passing of the Little Rock Nine
What is the legacy of the Little Rock Nine?
Their bravery and determination helped to change the course of history
They were not successful in their fight against segregation
They were the first African American students to attend an all-white high school
They did not have any impact on the Civil Rights Movement
What is the main message of the story of Ruby Bridges and the Little Rock Nine?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was unnecessary
The Reconstruction era was a positive period in history
Segregation in public schools should be expanded
Everyone deserves an equal education, regardless of their race or background
What is the focus of Ruby Bridges's speeches today?
The impact of the Little Rock Nine on the Civil Rights Movement
The importance of treating one another equally
The history of the Reconstruction era
The passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
What does the word "adversity" mean in paragraph 1 of The Little Rock Nine?
prosperity and success
challenges and difficulties
excitement and adventure
tranquility and calmness
