What group was led by MLK during the Civil Rights Movement?
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
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This guy supported states' rights and white supremacy but was still elected as the Governor of Georgia.
Lester Maddox
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In 1963, over 250,000 civil rights activists gathered in Washington D.C. to promote their cause and push for civil rights legislation. What was this event? The entire name!
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
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What surprising and un-characteristic action did Governor Lester Maddox take during his term as GA Governor?
He appointed more African Americans to government positions than all prior Ga governors combined.
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What was the Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education?
The Supreme Court ruled that segregation was no longer allowed in schools.
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Many civil rights supports chose to protest by taking up space in public places, quietly waiting as others looked on. What type of protest is this?
Sit In , also peaceful
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Lester Maddox had a sign that said No Integregationists allowed. What did he mean?
Nobody that supported integregation was allowed to eat in his resturant.
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Name 2 major groups that help spread the civil rights movement. Here's a clue: one led by MLK, the other led by John Lewis.
SNCC The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and SCLC The Southern Christian Leadership Conference
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Martin Luther KIng, Jr's method for fighting for civil rights can be described as _______.
nonviolent, peaceful
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This chairperson of SNCC went on to become a U.S. Congressman.
John Lewis
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In 1956, the Georgia General Assembly voted to change the GA flag. Many believe this was a direct response to what historic court case?
The Supreme Court case of Brown v. Board of Education, the S. Court ruled no more segregation of schools.
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After Brown v. BOE, the Sibly commission was formed in Georgia to do what exactly?
Determine if the people of Georgia wanted desegregated schools or would rather close their public schools.
