Civil Rights Movement Quiz

What was the primary goal of the Civil Rights Movement?

• To end discrimination against the black population

• To promote economic growth

• To end discrimination against women

• To support political campaigns

What role did the narrator play in the Civil Rights Movement?

• He was a protest organizer

• He was a political leader

• He was a civil rights lawyer

• He was a photojournalist documenting the events

Where was the narrator born?

• Montgomery, Alabama

• Birmingham, Alabama

• A small farming town in central Alabama

• Oxford, Mississippi

What profession did the narrator take up after high school?

• Lawyer

• Marine Corps photographer

• Teacher

• Civil rights activist

Which newspaper did the narrator first work for as a photojournalist?

• The New York Times

• The Washington Post

• Life Magazine

• The Montgomery Advertiser

What was significant about the photograph of Dr. King with a cross behind him?

• It was his last photograph

• It was taken during a violent protest

• It symbolized his connection to his faith and mission

• It showed Dr. King in a casual setting

What happened when Dr. King tried to enter the courtroom for his friend's trial?

• He was arrested by the police

• He gave a speech outside the courtroom

• He was attacked by a mob

• He was allowed in without any issues

What was the impact of the narrator's photograph of Dr. King's arrest?

• It led to the release of Dr. King

• It brought international attention to the civil rights movement

• It was ignored by the media

• It caused a riot in Montgomery

What did the narrator notice in his photograph of the violent event in Montgomery?

• There were multiple people with various weapons

• The event was peaceful

• The police were protecting the protesters

• Only one person was involved in the violence

Who was James Meredith?

• A photojournalist

• A political leader

• A student who integrated the University of Mississippi

• A civil rights lawyer