Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi

The video discusses the 50th anniversary of Freedom Summer, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement aimed at combating racial segregation and voter suppression in the South. It highlights the involvement of college students, the challenges faced by black voters, and the tragic disappearance of civil rights workers. The narrative underscores the systemic racism of the Jim Crow era and the efforts to draw national attention to these injustices.

What was the primary goal of the college students who traveled south during Freedom Summer?

• To promote educational reforms

• To help register black voters

• To establish new universities

• To organize cultural festivals

What was the Jim Crow era known for?

• Rigid racial segregation

• Technological advancements

• Economic prosperity for all

• Political stability

Which organization was referred to as the 'uptown Ku Klux Klan'?

• The White Citizens' Council

• The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

• The Congress of Racial Equality

• The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

What was a key strategy to attract national attention to the civil rights movement in Mississippi?

• Holding international conferences

• Publishing articles in local newspapers

• Involving prominent white college students

• Organizing large-scale protests

What was one of the arbitrary requirements for black voters to register?

• Paying a $10 registration fee

• Having a college degree

• Passing a test judged by the registrar

• Owning property

Who was Theron C. Lind?

• A powerful voting registrar in Mississippi

• A college student volunteer

• A member of the Ku Klux Klan

• A civil rights activist

What was the role of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee during Freedom Summer?

• Negotiating with the government

• Building new schools

• Providing financial aid to families

• Organizing protests and recruiting students

Where did the volunteers receive their training for non-violent confrontation?

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Oxford, Ohio

• Jackson, Mississippi

• Birmingham, Alabama

What happened to the three civil rights workers, Mickey Schwerner, James Chaney, and Andrew Goodman?

• They led a successful protest march

• They were elected to public office

• They were arrested and later disappeared

• They were awarded medals for bravery

What was the impact of the disappearance of the three civil rights workers?

• It led to the end of Freedom Summer

• It focused national attention on Mississippi

• It resulted in new voting laws

• It caused a decline in volunteer numbers