Infer/Analyze: Would you consider Martin resilient? Cite evidence to support your answer.
Read for Details: Who helped Martin get out of prison? a) RichardNixon b) AbrahamLincoln c) John F. Kennedy
Why did Rosa Park's actions on the bus a special moment in history? a) Rosa was a popular politician. b) Her actions were, what many people believe, the start of the modern civil rights movement. c) There were many important people
Cause and Effect: Fill in the cause. Cause: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Effect: Rosa Parks was arrested and spent the night in jail.
Reflect: List two things Martin encouraged church members to do during his sermons.
“Voting was one way to change unjust laws.” Define: unjust -
Reflect: How was television beneficial for Martin and the protests?
Reflect: Why did Martin change into jeans before protesting? a) He could run faster from the authorities. b) He knew he would be going to prison. c) He knew the police did not approve of jeans.
Reflect: List two ways the police and the white leaders tried to stop Martin and the boycott. 1) ____________________________________ 2) ____________________________________
Read for Details: How long did Martin spend in jail for his part in the Birmingham protests? a) three days b) five days c) eight days
“This kind of protest is called a boycott.” Define: boycott -
What is the intention of the Fifteenth Amendment? a) to grant citizenship to ,and protect the civil liberties of, recently freed slaves b) electors vote for President or VicePresident on separate ballots c) right to vote cant be denied
How long did the bus boycott last? a) Over one month. b) Over six months. c) Over one year.
Reflect: Who were the "freedom riders"
Reread to Clarify: What is the main objective of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People?
Reread to Clarify: "Martin and the others came up with a plan." What did they plan as the result of Rosa Park's arrest?
Reread to Clarify: Why did Martin's advisers believe a "children's march" was a good plan? a) Children can hide in places adults can not fit. b) The police would not hurt or jail children. c) There were more children than police in Birmi
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