Civil Rights Movement Reflections

The transcript discusses the Nashville sit-in movement, highlighting personal reflections, nonviolent protest tactics, and the movement's impact and spread across the South. It also touches on family concerns and misunderstandings about the movement's goals and methods.

What was the initial reaction of the management when the narrator asked for service at the counter?

• They served him immediately.

• They ignored his request.

• They denied service due to racial policies.

• They asked him to leave the premises.

What was the narrator's emotional response to participating in the sit-in movement?

• He was scared and hesitant.

• He felt indifferent.

• He was filled with anger.

• He felt a sense of righteousness and satisfaction.

How did the sit-in participants convey their message of equality?

• By shouting slogans.

• By sitting peacefully and projecting friendliness.

• By writing letters to the management.

• By causing disruptions.

What was the geographical impact of the sit-in movement within two months?

• It remained confined to Nashville.

• It spread to 65 cities across the South.

• It spread to the entire United States.

• It was limited to a few local areas.

What concern did the mother express in her letter to her son?

• She was proud of his actions.

• She was worried about his safety and future.

• She was indifferent to his involvement.

• She encouraged him to continue.