The Civil Rights Movement Expands - AP U.S. History
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Which Civil Rights leader led the Freedom Rides?
Which Civil Rights leader led the Freedom Rides?
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James Farmer. He organized these 1961 interstate bus protests as CORE director.
James Farmer. He organized these 1961 interstate bus protests as CORE director.
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Identify the Civil Rights leader known for his 'By Any Means Necessary' philosophy.
Identify the Civil Rights leader known for his 'By Any Means Necessary' philosophy.
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Malcolm X. He advocated for Black nationalism and was more militant than MLK.
Malcolm X. He advocated for Black nationalism and was more militant than MLK.
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What did the 1967 Loving v. Virginia case achieve?
What did the 1967 Loving v. Virginia case achieve?
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It legalized interracial marriage. This ruling struck down state bans on interracial marriage.
It legalized interracial marriage. This ruling struck down state bans on interracial marriage.
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Name the 1964 project aimed at increasing voter registration in Mississippi.
Name the 1964 project aimed at increasing voter registration in Mississippi.
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Freedom Summer. This SNCC-organized campaign brought national attention to voting rights.
Freedom Summer. This SNCC-organized campaign brought national attention to voting rights.
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Which Civil Rights leader was assassinated in Memphis in 1968?
Which Civil Rights leader was assassinated in Memphis in 1968?
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Martin Luther King Jr. His assassination ended the era of nonviolent civil rights leadership.
Martin Luther King Jr. His assassination ended the era of nonviolent civil rights leadership.
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Which U.S. President signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968?
Which U.S. President signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968?
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Lyndon B. Johnson. This Fair Housing Act expanded civil rights protections further.
Lyndon B. Johnson. This Fair Housing Act expanded civil rights protections further.
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Which organization did Ella Baker help form in 1960?
Which organization did Ella Baker help form in 1960?
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The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). She mentored young activists and emphasized grassroots organizing.
The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). She mentored young activists and emphasized grassroots organizing.
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What was the primary focus of the 1963 Birmingham Campaign?
What was the primary focus of the 1963 Birmingham Campaign?
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Desegregation and voting rights. This campaign used dramatic protests to force federal intervention.
Desegregation and voting rights. This campaign used dramatic protests to force federal intervention.
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What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Movement?
What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Movement?
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To end racial segregation and discrimination. This was the central objective that unified various civil rights efforts.
To end racial segregation and discrimination. This was the central objective that unified various civil rights efforts.
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Which landmark legislation was signed in 1964 to end segregation?
Which landmark legislation was signed in 1964 to end segregation?
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964. This law banned discrimination in public accommodations and employment.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964. This law banned discrimination in public accommodations and employment.
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Identify the leader who delivered the 'I Have a Dream' speech.
Identify the leader who delivered the 'I Have a Dream' speech.
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Martin Luther King Jr. He delivered this iconic speech at the March on Washington in 1963.
Martin Luther King Jr. He delivered this iconic speech at the March on Washington in 1963.
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Which amendment abolished poll taxes?
Which amendment abolished poll taxes?
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The 24th Amendment. This removed financial barriers that prevented minorities from voting.
The 24th Amendment. This removed financial barriers that prevented minorities from voting.
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What was the purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
What was the purpose of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
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To eliminate racial discrimination in voting. This law removed literacy tests and other voting barriers in the South.
To eliminate racial discrimination in voting. This law removed literacy tests and other voting barriers in the South.
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Which group was founded by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale in 1966?
Which group was founded by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale in 1966?
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The Black Panther Party. This radical group promoted Black nationalism and armed self-defense.
The Black Panther Party. This radical group promoted Black nationalism and armed self-defense.
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Which Supreme Court case declared 'separate but equal' unconstitutional?
Which Supreme Court case declared 'separate but equal' unconstitutional?
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Brown v. Board of Education. This 1954 decision overturned Plessy v. Ferguson and mandated integration.
Brown v. Board of Education. This 1954 decision overturned Plessy v. Ferguson and mandated integration.
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What event is Rosa Parks most famous for?
What event is Rosa Parks most famous for?
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Her refusal to give up her bus seat. This 1955 act of defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Her refusal to give up her bus seat. This 1955 act of defiance sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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Which organization did Martin Luther King Jr. help found in 1957?
Which organization did Martin Luther King Jr. help found in 1957?
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The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). This organization coordinated nonviolent protests across the South.
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). This organization coordinated nonviolent protests across the South.
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Name the 1963 event where MLK gave his 'I Have a Dream' speech.
Name the 1963 event where MLK gave his 'I Have a Dream' speech.
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The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. This massive demonstration brought 250,000 people to the Lincoln Memorial.
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. This massive demonstration brought 250,000 people to the Lincoln Memorial.
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Which organization did Martin Luther King Jr. help found in 1957?
Which organization did Martin Luther King Jr. help found in 1957?
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The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). This organization coordinated nonviolent protests across the South.
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). This organization coordinated nonviolent protests across the South.
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Name the 1963 event where MLK gave his 'I Have a Dream' speech.
Name the 1963 event where MLK gave his 'I Have a Dream' speech.
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The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. This massive demonstration brought 250,000 people to the Lincoln Memorial.
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. This massive demonstration brought 250,000 people to the Lincoln Memorial.
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What did the Civil Rights Act of 1968 address?
What did the Civil Rights Act of 1968 address?
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Housing discrimination. Also known as the Fair Housing Act, it banned housing discrimination.
Housing discrimination. Also known as the Fair Housing Act, it banned housing discrimination.
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Which organization was known for its Freedom Rides in 1961?
Which organization was known for its Freedom Rides in 1961?
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The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE). These interstate bus rides tested desegregation laws in the South.
The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE). These interstate bus rides tested desegregation laws in the South.
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Who was the first African American student at the University of Mississippi?
Who was the first African American student at the University of Mississippi?
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James Meredith. His enrollment in 1962 required federal marshals to ensure his safety.
James Meredith. His enrollment in 1962 required federal marshals to ensure his safety.
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What was the purpose of the Freedom Summer campaign in 1964?
What was the purpose of the Freedom Summer campaign in 1964?
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To register African American voters in the South. This SNCC-led initiative brought volunteers to Mississippi for voter drives.
To register African American voters in the South. This SNCC-led initiative brought volunteers to Mississippi for voter drives.
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Which event is associated with 'Bloody Sunday'?
Which event is associated with 'Bloody Sunday'?
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The Selma to Montgomery marches. Police brutally attacked peaceful marchers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
The Selma to Montgomery marches. Police brutally attacked peaceful marchers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
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What did the 1965 Watts Riots highlight?
What did the 1965 Watts Riots highlight?
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Racial tensions and economic inequality. These riots revealed ongoing poverty and discrimination in urban areas.
Racial tensions and economic inequality. These riots revealed ongoing poverty and discrimination in urban areas.
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Identify the Civil Rights leader known for his 'By Any Means Necessary' philosophy.
Identify the Civil Rights leader known for his 'By Any Means Necessary' philosophy.
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Malcolm X. He advocated for Black nationalism and was more militant than MLK.
Malcolm X. He advocated for Black nationalism and was more militant than MLK.
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Which landmark legislation was signed in 1964 to end segregation?
Which landmark legislation was signed in 1964 to end segregation?
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964. This law banned discrimination in public accommodations and employment.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964. This law banned discrimination in public accommodations and employment.
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What was the main goal of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party?
What was the main goal of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party?
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Challenge the all-white Democratic delegation. They sought representation at the 1964 Democratic National Convention.
Challenge the all-white Democratic delegation. They sought representation at the 1964 Democratic National Convention.
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Which U.S. President signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Which U.S. President signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
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Lyndon B. Johnson. He championed this legislation as part of his Great Society agenda.
Lyndon B. Johnson. He championed this legislation as part of his Great Society agenda.
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