History Kids: Marching with Martin Luther King Jr.

The video explores the history of voting rights in the U.S., focusing on the challenges faced by African-Americans. It highlights the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Selma marches, and the events of Bloody Sunday. The successful march from Selma to Montgomery led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, significantly improving African-American voter registration and representation.

What was a significant barrier to voting for African-Americans before the Civil Rights Movement?

• High transportation costs

• Complicated registration forms

• Limited voting hours

• Lack of polling stations

In what year was the Civil Rights Act signed into law?

• 1992

• 2001

• 1964

• 1955

Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for non-violent efforts towards equality?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• John Lewis

• Malcolm X

• Rosa Parks

What was the name given to the violent events that occurred during the Selma march?

• Discrimination Weekend

• Alabama Riot

• Bloody Sunday

• Tough March

How many miles did the marchers plan to walk from Selma to Montgomery?

• 17 miles

• 30 miles

• 24 miles

• 54 miles

What action did Martin Luther King Jr. take after the events of Bloody Sunday?

• He organized a violent protest

• He planned a symbolic march

• He moved the march to another city

• He abandoned the march

Which government agency filed a lawsuit to protect the marchers?

• The FBI

• The Supreme Court

• The Department of Education

• The Justice Department

Who provided protection for the marchers during the successful march to Montgomery?

• Student Groups

• The Coast Guard

• The National Guard

• State Troopers

What was one of the significant outcomes of the Selma to Montgomery march?

• The start of World War II

• The Voting Rights Act of 1965

• The end of the Civil Rights Movement

• The resignation of President Johnson

By 1992, how many African-American lawmakers were there in the southern states?

• None

• 50

• More than 350

• 200