Year 11 MMC Birmingham Campaign Quiz

When did the Birmingham Campaign take place?

• February 1, 1963 to March 10, 1963

• May 1, 1963 to June 10, 1963

• March 1, 1963 to April 15, 1963

• April 3, 1963 to May 10, 1963

Who was the founder of the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights (ACMHR)?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Fred Shuttlesworth

• James Bevel

• Ralph Abernathy

What was the main goal of the Birmingham Campaign?

• To improve housing conditions

• To end police brutality

• To desegregate Birmingham’s public facilities

• To promote voting rights

What significant document did Martin Luther King Jr. write while in jail during the Birmingham Campaign?

• Letter from Birmingham Jail

• The Birmingham Manifesto

• I Have a Dream

• Why We Can’t Wait

What was the rationale behind using young children in demonstrations, according to James Bevel?

• They were less likely to be arrested

• They were more persuasive

• They could attract more media attention

• They had fewer responsibilities than older activists

What was the reaction of Commissioner Connor to the children’s demonstrations?

• He used force to halt the demonstrations

• He negotiated with the protesters

• He ignored the protests

• He resigned from his position

What was one of the outcomes of the Birmingham Truce Agreement?

• Release of all prisoners without bond

• Complete withdrawal of federal troops

• Formation of a biracial committee to monitor progress

• Immediate end to all segregation

What event triggered President John F. Kennedy to order federal troops into Birmingham?

• The bombing of the Gaston Motel

• The Children’s Crusade

• The boycott of downtown merchants

• The arrest of Martin Luther King Jr.

Who delivered the eulogy for the four young girls killed in the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing?

• Fred Shuttlesworth

• Ralph Abernathy

• James Bevel

• Martin Luther King Jr.

What was the main reason for the postponement of the Birmingham Campaign from early March to April 2, 1963?

• Lack of volunteers

• Defeat of Eugene 'Bull' Connor in a mayoral election

• Insufficient funds

• Bad weather conditions