Georgia State Flag and Civil Rights

The video discusses the national reactions to change during the civil rights movement, focusing on the efforts to end segregation. It highlights key events like the Brown vs. Board of Education case, Georgia's resistance to desegregation, and the controversy over the 1956 state flag. The video concludes with a reflection on the importance of connecting with historical material.

What was one of the main goals of the modern civil rights movement in the 1940s and 50s?

• To fight against segregation and secure civil liberties

• To promote segregation in schools

• To support the Confederate flag

• To establish new Jim Crow laws

What was the significance of the Brown vs. Board of Education case?

• It was a minor court case with little impact

• It desegregated schools across the United States

• It upheld the separate-but-equal doctrine

• It reinforced segregation in public places

How did Georgia initially respond to the Brown vs. Board of Education ruling?

• By immediately desegregating schools

• By supporting the ruling and promoting integration

• By strengthening Jim Crow laws and resisting integration

• By ignoring the ruling completely

What was the purpose of the Sibley Commission in Georgia?

• To promote federal mandates for integration

• To change the state flag

• To determine public opinion on resisting federal integration mandates

• To support the desegregation of the University of Georgia

What change did Georgia make to its state flag in 1956?

• Added the Confederate battle flag

• Removed all symbols

• Incorporated the American flag

• Changed the flag to a solid color

Why was the 1956 state flag controversial?

• It was seen as a symbol of racial unity

• It was perceived as opposing desegregation

• It was a popular design among all citizens

• It was never officially adopted

What was one of the reasons the 1956 state flag was difficult to change?

• It was widely accepted by all communities

• It was seen as a symbol of Southern heritage

• It was mandated by federal law

• It was not a priority for the government

Who was the governor that attempted to change the state flag in 1993?

• Harry Truman

• Sonny Perdue

• Zell Miller

• Roy Barnes

What was the outcome of the state flag issue by 2004?

• The Confederate flag was made more prominent

• The flag remained unchanged

• The issue was left unresolved

• A new flag design was adopted

What was the nickname given to the new flag design introduced by Roy Barnes?

• Barnes Banner

• Barnes Rag

• Barnes Emblem

• Barnes Flag