Civil Rights Movement Key Concepts

The video discusses social movements in the 20th century, focusing on the rise and fall of nations like Germany, Italy, and Russia. It highlights the shift towards liberal and national movements post-1950, leading to independence for many colonial nations. The video then delves into the Civil Rights Movement in the USA, emphasizing the struggle against racial discrimination, led by figures like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr., and the adoption of non-violent methods inspired by Mahatma Gandhi.

What major global events set the stage for social movements in the 20th century?

• The rise of communism in China

• The industrial revolution

• The rise and fall of Germany and the formation of power blocks

• The discovery of penicillin

Which country's non-violent struggle against colonial rule is highlighted in the post-1950s movements?

• Egypt

• South Africa

• India

• Brazil

What was the primary focus of the civil rights movement in the USA?

• Legal rights and equal status for African Americans

• Technological advancement

• Economic equality

• Environmental protection

Who was the key figure that initiated the civil rights movement by refusing to give up her seat on a bus?

• Rosa Parks

• Sojourner Truth

• Harriet Tubman

• Maya Angelou

What method did the civil rights movement primarily use to fight against discrimination?

• Political lobbying

• Armed rebellion

• Economic sanctions

• Non-violent protests

What was the significant outcome of the civil rights movement in terms of legislation?

• Creation of new political parties

• Banning of racial discrimination

• Introduction of new tax laws

• Establishment of new educational institutions

Which famous speech by Martin Luther King Jr. became a symbol of the civil rights movement?

• I Have a Dream

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Four Freedoms

What was the impact of the civil rights movement on the American presidency?

• It led to the election of the first female president

• It caused a shift to a parliamentary system

• It paved the way for a black president, Barack Obama

• It resulted in the impeachment of a president

Which global leader's non-violent methods inspired the civil rights movement in the USA?

• Nelson Mandela

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Winston Churchill

• Mahatma Gandhi

What was a significant challenge faced by women during the civil rights movement?

• Lack of educational opportunities

• Prohibition from joining protests

• Exclusion from speaking at major events

• Inability to vote