Peaceful protest 2 (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was the main problem with the 1957 Civil Rights Act?
What was the main problem with the 1957 Civil Rights Act?
It wasn't properly enforced
Where did the sit-in protests begin in February 1960?
Where did the sit-in protests begin in February 1960?
Greensboro, North Carolina
How many sit-ins occurred within 18 months of the Greensboro protest?
How many sit-ins occurred within 18 months of the Greensboro protest?
Approximately 70,000
Why were sit-ins particularly effective as a protest method?
Why were sit-ins particularly effective as a protest method?
They were non-violent, making arrests look unreasonable on TV
How many activists set out as Freedom Riders in May 1961?
How many activists set out as Freedom Riders in May 1961?
13 black and white activists
From which city did the Freedom Riders begin their journey?
From which city did the Freedom Riders begin their journey?
Washington DC
On what date was a Freedom Riders bus attacked by the KKK?
On what date was a Freedom Riders bus attacked by the KKK?
15 May 1961
When did the government compel southern states to desegregate buses?
When did the government compel southern states to desegregate buses?
November 1961
Why was Birmingham, Alabama chosen for civil rights protests in 1963?
Why was Birmingham, Alabama chosen for civil rights protests in 1963?
It was one of the most segregated cities
How many people attended the March on Washington in August 1963?
How many people attended the March on Washington in August 1963?
Over 200,000
What was the main focus of Freedom Summer in 1964?
What was the main focus of Freedom Summer in 1964?
Registering African-American voters
Which legislation did the Selma marches help secure in August 1965?
Which legislation did the Selma marches help secure in August 1965?
Voting Rights Act