Freedom Summer and Black History Education

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What legacy does the speaker emphasize as being inherited from ancestors?

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A legacy of resistance and brilliance

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What was the primary goal of the 1964 Freedom Summer Project?

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To register Black voters

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What was a significant challenge faced by the Freedom Summer Project in Mississippi?

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Racial terror and violence

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What was the role of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party?

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To challenge white supremacy in politics

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What was the purpose of establishing Freedom Schools?

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To teach Black history and culture

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What societal myths did Freedom Schools aim to challenge? The myth of technological advancement, The myth of cultural superiority, The myth of democracy and meritocracy, The myth of economic prosperity

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The myth of democracy and meritocracy

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What was a key educational disparity highlighted in Mississippi? Options: Absence of school buildings, Outdated textbooks, Lack of teachers

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Unequal funding for Black and white students

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What did the Freedom School students' Declaration of Independence primarily seek? Options: Integration into white schools, More recreational activities, Better schools and equipment, Increased military presence

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Better schools and equipment

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Why were white volunteers involved in the Freedom Summer Project?

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To attract national attention

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What was a creative output produced by Freedom School students?

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Poems and plays