Civil Rights Movement Quiz

What did Ruby Bridges become known for in 1960?

• Becoming a famous singer

• Being the first African American to attend an all-white elementary school in the South

• Leading the Little Rock Nine

• Participating in the Civil Rights Act of 1964

What was the result of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 1954?

• Segregation in public schools was ruled unconstitutional

• Segregation in public schools was upheld

• Segregation in public schools was expanded

• Segregation in public schools was declared legal

Who was Ruby Bridges's teacher at William Frantz Public School?

• Minnijean Brown

• Barbara Henry

• Gloria Ray

• Thelma Mothershed

What event took place in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957?

• The Little Rock Nine attempted to attend an all-white high school

• The Reconstruction era

• The passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The first African American to attend an all-white elementary school in the South

What action did President Dwight D. Eisenhower take in response to the Little Rock Nine situation?

• He ordered the Little Rock Nine to leave the school

• He did not take any action

• He declared segregation in public schools legal

• He sent federal troops to protect the African American students

What did the Little Rock Nine's struggle against segregation lead to?

• The passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The Reconstruction era

• The end of the Civil Rights Movement

• The expansion of segregation in public schools

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit?

• The rights of African Americans to seek jobs

• The Reconstruction era

• Segregation in public places, including schools

• The passing of the Little Rock Nine

What is the legacy of the Little Rock Nine?

• Their bravery and determination helped to change the course of history

• They were not successful in their fight against segregation

• They were the first African American students to attend an all-white high school

• They did not have any impact on the Civil Rights Movement

What is the main message of the story of Ruby Bridges and the Little Rock Nine?

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was unnecessary

• The Reconstruction era was a positive period in history

• Segregation in public schools should be expanded

• Everyone deserves an equal education, regardless of their race or background

What is the focus of Ruby Bridges's speeches today?

• The impact of the Little Rock Nine on the Civil Rights Movement

• The importance of treating one another equally

• The history of the Reconstruction era

• The passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964