Protest and progress, 1960-75 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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How many major riots occurred across Northern US cities between 1964 and 1968?
How many major riots occurred across Northern US cities between 1964 and 1968?
329 riots across 257 cities
Which geographical shift occurred in the civil rights movement during 1964-68?
Which geographical shift occurred in the civil rights movement during 1964-68?
From Southern to Northern cities
When and where did the cycle of urban violence begin in 1964?
When and where did the cycle of urban violence begin in 1964?
New York City in July 1964
When did the Watts Riots occur?
When did the Watts Riots occur?
August 1965
What were the long-term causes of the urban riots?
What were the long-term causes of the urban riots?
Unequal living conditions & discrimination
In which year was the Kerner Report published?
In which year was the Kerner Report published?
1968
According to the Kerner Report, how was money meant for improvements actually spent?
According to the Kerner Report, how was money meant for improvements actually spent?
On increasing police presence
In which year did King and the SCLC begin their Northern campaign?
In which year did King and the SCLC begin their Northern campaign?
1966
What issue did King's Chicago campaign focus on?
What issue did King's Chicago campaign focus on?
Fair housing
On what date was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?
On what date was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?
April 4, 1968
Who assassinated Martin Luther King Jr.?
Who assassinated Martin Luther King Jr.?
James Earl Ray
What was the main focus of the 1968 Civil Rights Act?
What was the main focus of the 1968 Civil Rights Act?
Fair housing & protecting civil rights workers