Key Events of the Civil Rights Movement (HSC SSCE Modern History): Quizzes
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How old was Emmett Till when he travelled to Mississippi in 1955?
How old was Emmett Till when he travelled to Mississippi in 1955?
14 years old
How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?
How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?
381 days
On what date did Rosa Parks refuse to give up her bus seat?
On what date did Rosa Parks refuse to give up her bus seat?
1 December 1955
How many Black Americans participated in the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
How many Black Americans participated in the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Over 42,000
When was the Students Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) formed?
When was the Students Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) formed?
31 January 1960
Which organisation organised the Freedom Rides in 1961?
Which organisation organised the Freedom Rides in 1961?
CORE
When was the March on Washington held?
When was the March on Washington held?
28 August 1963
How many people gathered at the March on Washington?
How many people gathered at the March on Washington?
Over 200,000
Who were the three civil rights workers murdered on 21 June 1964?
Who were the three civil rights workers murdered on 21 June 1964?
Goodman, Chaney, Schwerner
By how much did voter registration increase in Southern states from 1965 to 1975?
By how much did voter registration increase in Southern states from 1965 to 1975?
50 per cent