The Day A Bunch of Kids Beat The Chief of Police

The video discusses the Children's Crusade in Birmingham, AL, where school students marched to protest segregation. Despite facing police brutality, their courage drew national attention and influenced President Kennedy to support the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

What was the age range of the students involved in the Children's Crusade?

• 12 to 22 years

• 5 to 15 years

• 7 to 18 years

• 10 to 20 years

What was the main goal of the Children's March in Birmingham?

• To support a local political candidate

• To demand better educational facilities

• To protest against school closures

• To discuss segregation issues with the mayor

Who was the head of police that tried to stop the Children's March?

• John F. Kennedy

• Rosa Parks

• Bull Connor

• Martin Luther King Jr.

How many children were arrested during the Children's March?

• 500

• 1000

• 1500

• 2000

What significant legislation did the Children's Crusade help influence?

• Voting Rights Act of 1965

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Fair Housing Act of 1968

• Equal Pay Act of 1963