The Murder of Emmet Till & 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
In which Mississippi town was Emmett Till visiting when he was murdered?
In which Mississippi town was Emmett Till visiting when he was murdered?
Money
What weight cotton gin fan was tied around Till's neck?
What weight cotton gin fan was tied around Till's neck?
70-pound
How long after the murder was Till's body discovered?
How long after the murder was Till's body discovered?
Three days later
Who was Emmett Till's mother?
Who was Emmett Till's mother?
Mamie Till-Mobley
Why did Mamie Till-Mobley hold an open-casket funeral?
Why did Mamie Till-Mobley hold an open-casket funeral?
To show the violence inflicted
Which magazine published photos of Till's mutilated body?
Which magazine published photos of Till's mutilated body?
Jet magazine
How long did the jury take to acquit Bryant and Milam?
How long did the jury take to acquit Bryant and Milam?
67 minutes
Who said they thought of Till when refusing to give up their bus seat?
Who said they thought of Till when refusing to give up their bus seat?
Rosa Parks
What event did Rosa Parks' bus seat refusal spark?
What event did Rosa Parks' bus seat refusal spark?
Montgomery Bus Boycott
What was the aim of the Civil Rights Act of 1957?
What was the 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