Exploring Bull Connor's Impact on the Civil Rights Movement

What year did Bull Connor's actions in Birmingham help reinvigorate the civil rights movement?

• 1963

• 1964

• 1962

• 1965

What was the immediate consequence of Bull Connor's defense of segregation in 1963?

• Decrease in civil rights activism

• National indifference

• Acceleration of civil rights legislation

• Strengthening of segregation laws

How did Bull Connor's actions impact the national perception of the civil rights movement?

• They led to immediate peace talks

• They were supported by most Americans

• They drew significant media attention

• They were largely ignored

Which event is NOT directly associated with the civil rights movement's progress in the 1950s and 1960s?

• Montgomery Bus Boycott

• Albany Movement

• Selma March

• Brown vs. Board of Education

What was Bull Connor's profession before entering politics?

• Teacher

• Lawyer

• Radio announcer

• Doctor

Which city was known as 'Bombingham' due to frequent bombings?

• Atlanta

• Birmingham

• Jackson

• Memphis

What was the primary strategy of Project C in Birmingham?

• Economic boycott and demonstrations

• Private negotiations

• Armed resistance

• Legal battles in court

What was the main goal of the civil rights demonstrations in Birmingham in 1963?

• To pass new employment laws

• To desegregate public facilities

• To elect new political leaders

• To promote economic equality

Which U.S. President delivered a significant civil rights address following the events in Birmingham?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Richard Nixon

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• John F. Kennedy

What major civil rights legislation was passed following the Birmingham campaign?

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Fair Housing Act

• Equal Employment Opportunity Act