Sit-Ins and Segregation in 1960

Who were the four black students who initiated the sit-in at Woolworth's in Greensboro, North Carolina?

• Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, and James Farmer

• Franklin McCain, David Richmond, Joseph McNeil, and Ezell Blair

• Thurgood Marshall, Medgar Evers, John Lewis, and Diane Nash

• Ralph Abernathy, Bayard Rustin, Andrew Young, and Jesse Jackson

What was the policy of the Woolworth's store restaurant in Greensboro regarding black customers?

• They were allowed to sit but not order food.

• They were not allowed to be served.

• They could only order takeout.

• They were allowed to sit in a separate section.

In which city did CORE begin a campaign against segregated seating in February 1960?

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Montgomery, Alabama

• Nashville, Tennessee

• Birmingham, Alabama

What approach did the students follow during the sit-in when they were physically assaulted?

• They retaliated with violence.

• They called the police.

• They followed the teachings of Martin Luther King and did not hit back.

• They left the restaurant immediately.

Explain the significance of the sit-in movement initiated by the students in Greensboro in the context of the Civil Rights Movement.

• It was a minor event with little impact on the Civil Rights Movement.

• It was a pivotal moment that inspired similar nonviolent protests across the country.

• It was a violent protest that led to increased tensions.

• It was an isolated incident that did not gain much attention.

Analyze how the teachings of Martin Luther King influenced the actions of the students during the sit-in.

• The students used King's teachings to justify violent retaliation.

• The students ignored King's teachings and acted independently.

• The students adhered to nonviolent resistance, reflecting King's philosophy.

• The students were unaware of King's teachings during the sit-in.

What emotions did Franklin McCain describe feeling during the sit-in at the Woolworth's counter?

• Anger and frustration

• Fear and anxiety

• Elation and celebration

• Indifference and apathy

Discuss the strategic importance of choosing Woolworth's as the location for the sit-in.

• Woolworth's was a small, local store with little influence.

• Woolworth's was a national chain, making the protest more visible and impactful.

• Woolworth's had already integrated its seating, making the protest unnecessary.

• Woolworth's was known for supporting civil rights, making it a safe choice.

Evaluate the impact of the Greensboro sit-in on subsequent civil rights actions in the 1960s.

• It had no significant impact on future actions.

• It discouraged further protests due to its failure.

• It sparked a wave of sit-ins and nonviolent protests across the South.

• It led to the immediate desegregation of all public facilities.

How did the sit-in movement contribute to the broader goals of the Civil Rights Movement?

• It focused solely on desegregating restaurants, ignoring other issues.

• It highlighted the effectiveness of nonviolent protest in challenging segregation.

• It was a temporary trend that did not align with the movement's goals.

• It led to increased violence and division within the movement.