Children's March

In what year did Martin Luther King target Birmingham for mass demonstrations against segregation?

• 1962

• 1963

• 1965

• 1964

What was the nickname given to Birmingham due to its violent history?

• Blast City

• Bombingham

• Explosionville

• Bombing City

How many unsolved bombings had occurred in Birmingham before the protests?

• 50

• 60

• 70

• 80

Who was the Commissioner of Public Safety in Birmingham known for his harsh tactics?

• Bull Connor

• Bob Billingsley

• James Bevel

• Martin Luther King Jr.

What was the main strategy used by the protesters in Birmingham?

• Filling the jails

• Violent confrontation

• Economic boycotts

• Media campaigns

Who was called by Martin Luther King for help when the Birmingham project was going slow?

• John Lewis

• Andrew Young

• Rosa Parks

• James Bevel

What was the code used by DJs to signal action for the protests?

• Hit parade songs

• News bulletins

• Weather reports

• Freedom songs

How many children were arrested during the peak of the protests?

• Over 500

• Over 1000

• Over 2000

• Over 3000

What was the reaction of President Kennedy when he saw the photos of the protests?

• He was indifferent

• He was inspired

• He was angry

• He was sickened

What was the outcome of the Birmingham protests?

• The protests had no effect

• Bull Connor was re-elected

• The protests were deemed illegal

• The city agreed to integrate