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What was a significant change in the mid 20th century that affected the American civil rights movement?

• The end of World War II

• The invention of the television

• A modern understanding of political organization

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Why did the increase in communism and the Cold War create a propaganda problem for the United States?

• It improved relations with the Soviet Union

• It caused a shortage of resources

• It highlighted American segregation to the world

• It led to a decrease in military spending

What was NOT a goal of the civil rights movement?

• To improve the image of the United States

• To rewrite the Constitution

• To fulfill the promises of existing documents

• To apply rights to all members of the community

Which organization was led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?

• The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

• The Southern Christian Leadership Conference

• The Black Panther Party

• The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

What was a key difference between the SCLC and SNCC's approach to civil rights?

• The SCLC was exclusively African American, while SNCC included many white members.

• The SCLC aimed to integrate schools, while SNCC aimed to improve housing.

• The SCLC used civil disobedience, while SNCC sought more direct confrontation.

• The SCLC focused on legal battles, while SNCC focused on education.

What significant action did Rosa Parks take that contributed to the civil rights movement?

• She was the first African American to attend an all-white school.

• She led a march on Washington.

• She refused to give up her seat on a bus.

• She wrote influential essays on segregation.

What was the economic impact of the Birmingham bus boycott?

• It showed the economic power of black residents.

• It had no significant impact.

• It led to the bankruptcy of the bus system.

• It resulted in increased fares for all passengers.

Why was Rosa Parks considered the right face for the bus boycott movement?

• Because she was a well-known celebrity

• Because she was a member of the NAACP and represented a dignified resistance

• Because she had political ambitions

• Because she was the first to refuse to give up her seat

What was a common tactic used by both the SCLC and SNCC?

• Armed resistance

• Boycotts

• Creating educational programs

• Running for political office

What was the primary goal of the civil rights movement?

• To fulfill the promises of equality and rights already existing in U.S. documents

• To gain independence from Britain

• To start a revolution

• To establish a new government