16th Street Church Bombing Quiz

What was Birmingham, Alabama, known for during the civil rights movement?

• A center for racial activism and disputes

• A peaceful city with no racial issues

• A city that had already achieved full desegregation

• A place with no significant civil rights leaders

What tragic event occurred at the 16th Street Baptist Church in 1963?

• A church service with no incidents

• A bombing by white supremacists

• A peaceful protest

• A successful desegregation meeting

How did the bombing at the 16th Street Baptist Church affect the civil rights movement?

• It went unnoticed by the public

• It drew national and international attention

• It caused the movement to stop completely

• It led to decreased support for civil rights

What was the response of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. to the bombing?

• He ignored the event

• He moved to another state

• He sent a telegram to the governor of Alabama

• He organized a peaceful protest

What was the outcome for the perpetrators of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing?

• They were never identified

• They were immediately arrested and convicted

• They were pardoned by the government

• They were fined and given a short jail sentence