Nonviolent Protest

Question 1

A civil rights activist who was shot and killed because of his efforts to register African American voters was

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Medgar Evers.

Question 2

best

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They were intimidated by violent threats and actions.

Question 3

most likely

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New laws were needed to protect the rights of African Americans.

Question 4

The Universities of Alabama and Mississippi were able to integrate because

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the federal government became involved.

Question 5

Which occurred when James Meredith applied to the University of Mississippi?

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He was blocked from enrolling.

Question 6

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 7

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

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Many people responded violently.

Question 8

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

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the police used fire hoses on protesters.

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