Barbara Johns and Civil Rights Impact

The video tells the story of Barbara Johns, a 16-year-old who played a crucial role in the fight against school segregation in the U.S. Angered by the poor conditions at her segregated school, she organized a student walkout. Despite initial resistance, the NAACP helped shift the focus to ending segregation, leading to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case. Although the Supreme Court ruled segregation unconstitutional, change was slow, and Barbara faced threats, forcing her to move. Her bravery eventually led to integrated schools in Prince Edward County.

What was the main issue that Barbara Johns was addressing in her protest?

• Lack of school sports facilities

• Inadequate school resources compared to white schools

• Lack of extracurricular activities

• Unfair grading policies

How did Barbara Johns initially respond to the inadequate conditions at her school?

• She wrote a letter to the governor

• She transferred to another school

• She started a petition

• She organized a student assembly and walkout

What was the initial reaction of the NAACP to Barbara Johns' request for help?

• They suggested changing the focus to fight segregation

• They contacted the school principal

• They refused to get involved

• They immediately agreed to help

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

• It was a minor case with little impact

• It ruled that segregation in schools was unconstitutional

• It upheld school segregation

• It focused on improving school facilities

What drastic action did Prince Edward County take in response to the Supreme Court ruling?

• They improved school facilities

• They integrated their schools immediately

• They increased funding for schools

• They closed all public schools

What was the outcome for Barbara Johns after her protest?

• She received threats and had to move

• She was elected to the school board

• She was awarded a scholarship

• She became a school principal

How long did it take for Prince Edward County schools to reopen after they were closed?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 3 years

• 1 year

What was the ultimate impact of Barbara Johns' actions on the schools in Prince Edward County?

• Schools reopened to students of all races

• Schools were demolished

• Schools remained segregated

• Schools were privatized

What role did Barbara Johns play in the civil rights movement?

• She was a lawyer

• She was a teacher

• She was a student activist

• She was a political leader

What lesson can be learned from Barbara Johns' story?

• Protests are ineffective

• Persistence and bravery can lead to significant change

• Segregation is a minor issue

• Young people cannot influence change