Atlanta's Role in the Civil Rights Movement

Atlanta's Role in the Civil Rights Movement

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

8th Grade

Medium

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video discusses the Civil Rights Movement's impact, focusing on Atlanta's transformation from segregation to diversity. Key figures like Maynard Jackson, Andrew Young, and John Lewis are highlighted for their roles in political and social change. The video also covers influential leaders in Atlanta's history, such as Benjamin Mays and John Wesley Dobbs, and their contributions to civil rights. Jimmy Carter's efforts in Georgia are noted, along with the ongoing challenges and legacy of the movement, emphasizing the importance of continued progress towards equality.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major outcome of the Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta?

It remained a segregated city

It became a diverse and international city

It experienced economic decline

It isolated itself from civil rights issues

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the first African-American mayor of Atlanta?

Maynard Jackson

Benjamin Mays

John Lewis

Andrew Young

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant role did Maynard Jackson play in Atlanta's development?

He played a minor role in economic activities

He maintained the status quo of racial segregation

He decreased the city's diversity

He created a new airport, boosting the economy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Andrew Young contribute to Atlanta's international reputation?

By limiting the city's growth

By promoting the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta

By reducing the city's economic activities

By opposing civil rights reforms

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was John Lewis's significant contribution to American culture?

He opposed the creation of museums

He supported segregation policies

He ensured the establishment of the National Museum for African-American History and Culture

He played a minor role in civil rights movements

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who inspired Martin Luther King Jr. through their teachings?

Maynard Jackson

John Wesley Dobbs

Benjamin Mays

Ivan Allen

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was John Wesley Dobbs's strategy for empowering the African-American community?

Focusing solely on political activism

Promoting segregation

Emphasizing education, economic power, and voting

Ignoring economic development

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