Overlooked Events in American History

Selena Gomez handed her Instagram account to Ruby Bridges, a civil rights icon, to educate her followers on school desegregation. Ruby shared her experiences from 1960, highlighting the racism she faced and the importance of unity among black and brown communities. The video also discusses the lack of comprehensive historical education in schools, emphasizing the need to revise textbooks to include significant events like the Tulsa massacre and Asian internment camps.

Who did Selena Gomez feature on her Instagram to discuss school desegregation?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Ruby Bridges

• Rosa Parks

• Malcolm X

What painting was inspired by Ruby Bridges' school integration?

• The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh

• The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dalí

• American Gothic by Grant Wood

• The Problem We All Live With by Norman Rockwell

What significant event did Ruby Bridges participate in during 1960?

• The integration of an all-white school

• The March on Washington

• The Selma to Montgomery marches

• The Montgomery Bus Boycott

What was the reaction of white parents to school integration in 1960?

• Angry and protesting

• Indifferent

• Supportive and welcoming

• Confused and unsure

What does Ruby Bridges emphasize as crucial for black and brown communities?

• Economic independence

• Unity and shared history

• Political representation

• Cultural preservation

What does Ruby Bridges want people to remember about history?

• It is a shared legacy for everyone

• It is only relevant to certain communities

• It is not important in modern times

• It is only about past events

Which historical event is mentioned as being overlooked in education?

• The Civil War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Tulsa massacre

• The Boston Tea Party

What is a consequence of not teaching complete history?

• Increased interest in history

• Better understanding of current events

• Inability to remember and learn from the past

• More diverse historical perspectives

What is a common issue with how history is taught in schools?

• Too many historical inaccuracies

• Overemphasis on modern history

• Lack of focus on significant racial events

• Too much focus on international events

What did the speaker's mother have to do to teach accurate history?

• Ignore the textbooks

• Revise the textbooks

• Create new textbooks

• Teach only from personal experience