Georgia Studies- Civil Rights Unit Review

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Which Georgian operated a nationally known segregationist restaurant and eventually served as both governor and lieutenant governor?

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Lester Maddox

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This person was Georgia's last governor who openly supported segregation.

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Lester Maddox

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Which U.S. Supreme Court case determined that segregated schools violated the 14th Amendment?

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Brown v. Board

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What eventually caused the Georgia politician who owned the Pickrick Restaurant in Atlanta to close the business?

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Civil Rights Act of 1964

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A civil rights event from the early 1960s that included 250,000 participants and was highlighted by Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech?

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March on Washington

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Which powerful U.S. Senator from Georgia strongly opposed the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act?

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Richard B. Russell, Jr.

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An Atlanta born African American who arguably played the largest role in America's Civil Rights Movement and is honored by the observance of an annual Federal holiday.

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

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What was influenced by the March on Washington?

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1964 Civil Rights Act

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What is an example of segregation?

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Jim Crow Laws

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What was the intent of the Sibley Commission?

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Gather input about whether Georgians wanted to continue to fight the Federal Government or integrate schools.