Civil Rights Movement Key Figures

________ _______ was the first African American player in an all white professional sports league.

• Jackie Robinson

• Rosa Parks

• Dr. Martin Luther King

A decision was made by the ____ _____ was the main cause of the integration of New Orleans public schools.

• White House

• Supreme Court

• Declaration of Independence

Who got arrested for refusing to give her up seat on a bus to a white passenger?

• Jackie Robinson

• Ruby Bridges

• Rosa Parks

The ____ ____ decided it was against the law to make African American people sit in segregated seating on public transportation.

• Supreme Court

• White House

• President

Who helped integrate an elementary school in Louisiana?

• Jackie Robinson

• Ruby Bridges

• Rosa Parks

Who refused to give up a seat on a bus and started a large protest against segregation?

• Ruby Bridges

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Rosa Parks

Who spoke against segregation and championed nonviolent protests?

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Jackie Robinson

• Rosa Parks

Who used his position as a famous sports hero to gain support for civil rights?

• Ruby Bridges

• Jackie Robinson

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Who believed he could bring about great change by having sit-ins and peaceful protests?

• Rosa Parks

• Ruby Bridges

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

• Jackie Robinson

The image shows.....

• Dr Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream Speech."

• A sit in at a segregation lunch counter