There was a belief that African Americans were inferior. Unfortunately, such ____ views were not unusual at that time.
arrogant, degrading
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African American children and white children were kept apart. At that time in the South, ____ schools were rare.
integrated
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a great American. He _____ tirelessly to make America a fairer and more just nation.
campaigned
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Dr. King accomplished a great deal during his short life. His _____ achievement was to show that resistance to injustice is necessary no matter the cost.
supreme, loftiest
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In 1955, African Americans protested against the injustices they suffered. They _____ the Birmingham bus system.
boycotted
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The protest began when activist Rosa Parks remained seated when told to move to the back of the bus. By refusing to ____ her seat, she had broken the law.
vacate
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Rosa Parks resented being told to give up her seat. She felt that her dignity had been _____.
violated
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The bus driver reacted quickly. Rosa Parks was taken off the bus and remained in the ______ of Montgomery police officers for the next three hours.
custody
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It was uncertain how long she would be held at the police station. She hoped she would not be _____ there overnight.
detained
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Civil rights lawyers fought the case through the court system. They wanted Rosa Parks's guilty ____ overturned.
verdict
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In 1956 the highest court in the land ordered the bus company to treat everyone alike. African Americans everywhere felt ______ when they heard the news.
triumphant
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In 1989 Rosa Parks was honored by the president. An invitation was ____ to her to visit the White House.
extended
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Rosa Parks's former home has been put on the National Register of Historic Places. The even took place in 2002, and the 88-year-old Ms. Parks attended the ______.
ceremony
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Thailand is made up of four ________ regions.
distinct
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Most tourists to Thailand go first to Bangkok. After a(n) ______ few days in the nation's busy capital, many are eager to explore other parts of the country.
hectic
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Bangkok's hotels and restaurants are major employers. Recently, ______ of country people have found jobs there.
