Nonviolent Protest

Question 1

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They were intimidated by violent threats and actions.

Question 2

A result of the media showing the United States the violence against peaceful protestors in Birmingham was

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the passing of civil rights legislation.

Question 3

How were the initial sit-ins during the Birmingham Campaign of 1963 received?

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Many people responded violently.

Question 4

What role did the media play during the Birmingham protests?

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The media informed the rest of the country.

Question 5

During the Children’s Crusade in Birmingham in May of 1963,

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the police used fire hoses on protesters.

Question 6

On a national level, the American public was

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outraged by

Question 7

The Universities of Alabama and Mississippi were able to integrate because

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the federal government became involved.

Question 8

Why did Governor Wallace resist enrolling African Americans in the University of Alabama?

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He thought integration was a states’ rights issue.

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