by alex
The Civil Rights Movement was a transformative period in American history, marked by the courageous efforts of individuals and groups fighting for equality and justice. From landmark legislation to iconic marches, this era reshaped the social and political landscape of the United States. As you take this quiz, reflect on the profound impact of these events and the enduring legacy of those who championed civil rights. Good luck and enjoy the journey through history!
Civil Rights Movement Quiz Questions Overview
1. What was the purpose of the 1963 March on Washington?
To protest the Vietnam War
To demand civil and economic rights for African Americans
To support the presidential campaign of John F. Kennedy
To celebrate the end of segregation
2. Which landmark Supreme Court case declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Brown v. Board of Education
Roe v. Wade
Dred Scott v. Sandford
3. Who was the first African American to enroll at the University of Mississippi, an event that required federal intervention?
Medgar Evers
James Meredith
Rosa Parks
Thurgood Marshall
4. What was the main goal of the Freedom Riders in 1961?
To register African American voters in the South
To desegregate public schools
To challenge segregation on interstate buses and bus terminals
To protest against police brutality
5. Which civil rights leader is known for his ‘Ballot or the Bullet’ speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Malcolm X
Medgar Evers
Stokely Carmichael
6. What was the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
It ended the Civil War
It abolished slavery
It outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
It granted women the right to vote
7. Who was the leader of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) during the Civil Rights Movement?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Ralph Abernathy
John Lewis
James Farmer
8. Which event is considered the catalyst for the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
The bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church
Rosa Parks’ arrest for refusing to give up her bus seat
The Selma to Montgomery marches
9. Which organization was founded by student activists and played a key role in the sit-in movement?
NAACP
CORE
SCLC
SNCC
10. What was the main focus of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
To desegregate public schools
To end discrimination in housing
To prohibit racial discrimination in voting
To ensure equal pay for equal work
