The Sit-In Movement Quiz

What new tactic was introduced by African American activists in 1960?

• Sit-in

• Strike

• Boycott

• March

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Where did the first sit-in take place in 1960?

• Chicago

• Greensboro, North Carolina

• New York

• Los Angeles

What was the response of the sit-in participants when provoked by angry onlookers?

• They called the police

• They remained quiet

• They ran away

• They fought back

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Who sponsored a conference in April 1960 to discuss strategy for the Civil Rights Movement?

• Rosa Parks

• Malcolm X

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Harriet Tubman

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Which group of students became the grassroots organizers of future sit-ins and direct actions?

• SNCC

• CORE

• NAACP

• SCLC

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What was the first freedom ride organized by CORE activists in 1961 meant to challenge?

• Segregation in public transportation

• Segregation in schools

• Segregation in housing

• Segregation in voting rights

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What did the angry mob do to one of the buses during the first freedom ride in 1961?

• Slashed the tires and set it on fire

• Left the bus untouched

• Stole the bus

• Painted graffiti on the bus

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Who ordered federal marshals to protect future freedom rides after the violent attacks on the first ride?

• Richard Nixon

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• John F. Kennedy

• Robert Kennedy

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What did the Interstate Commerce Commission soon ban as a result of political and public pressure?

• Segregation in voting rights

• Segregation in housing

• Segregation in public transportation

• Segregation in schools

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