The Murder of Emmet Till and the desire for change (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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How old was Emmett Till when he was murdered in Mississippi?
How old was Emmett Till when he was murdered in Mississippi?
14 years old
In which month and year was Emmett Till murdered?
In which month and year was Emmett Till murdered?
August 1955
What was tied around Emmett Till's neck when his body was disposed of in the river?
What was tied around Emmett Till's neck when his body was disposed of in the river?
A 70-pound cotton gin fan
Who was Roy Bryant in relation to the Emmett Till case?
Who was Roy Bryant in relation to the Emmett Till case?
Carolyn Bryant's husband
What key decision did Mamie Till-Mobley make regarding her son's funeral?
What key decision did Mamie Till-Mobley make regarding her son's funeral?
An open-casket funeral
In which publication were photographs of Till's mutilated body published?
In which publication were photographs of Till's mutilated body published?
Jet magazine
What was the composition of the jury in Bryant and Milam's trial?
What was the composition of the jury in Bryant and Milam's trial?
All-white, all-male
How long did the jury deliberate before acquitting Bryant and Milam?
How long did the jury deliberate before acquitting Bryant and Milam?
67 minutes
When did the trial of Bryant and Milam take place?
When did the trial of Bryant and Milam take place?
September 1955
What did Rosa Parks say she thought of when refusing to give up her bus seat?
What did Rosa Parks say she thought of when refusing to give up her bus seat?
Emmett Till
What was the primary aim of the Civil Rights Act of 1957?
What was the primary aim of the Civil Rights Act of 1957?
Increase African American voting rights
When was the Emmett Till Antilynching Act passed by the U.S. House?
When was the Emmett Till Antilynching Act passed by the U.S. House?
2020