History The Civil Rights Movement MCQ Test 2

1. The Black Power movement emphasized pride in African heritage and self-determination. What influential African American leader popularized the phrase 'Black Power'?

2. Who was the influential African American leader and spokesperson for the Nation of Islam during the Civil Rights Movement, known for his advocacy of black empowerment?

3. What Supreme Court case in 1954 declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students to be unconstitutional?

4. Which organization, founded in 1925, aimed to promote the economic advancement of African Americans and was led by influential figures like A. Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin?

5. What African American lawyer, later a Supreme Court justice, played a crucial role in dismantling segregation through his landmark legal victory in the case of Brown v. Board of Education?

6. Who was the African American playwright and author of 'A Raisin in the Sun,' a groundbreaking work that portrayed the struggles of a black family in 1950s America?

7. What African American author and anthropologist wrote the influential work 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' and played a significant role in the Harlem Renaissance?

8. The Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed to overcome legal barriers preventing African Americans from exercising their right to vote. What specifically did the act address?

9. Who was the African American playwright and author of the play 'Dutchman,' which explored racial and sexual tensions, making a significant impact during the Black Arts Movement?

10. What event marked the beginning of the modern Civil Rights Movement?

11. The Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party (MFDP) challenged the legitimacy of the state's regular Democratic Party. What prominent civil rights activist led the MFDP?

12. Who was the African American woman and civil rights activist known as the 'Queen of Gospel,' who sang at the March on Washington in 1963 and inspired generations with her powerful voice?

13. The Black Panther Party, founded in 1966, aimed at addressing systemic issues affecting African Americans. Who were the co-founders of this revolutionary organization?

14. In 1966, what organization did Huey Newton and Bobby Seale co-found as a revolutionary socialist organization aimed at addressing police brutality and inequality?

15. The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) played a crucial role in the Civil Rights Movement. What was the primary focus of SNCC's activism?

16. The Orangeburg massacre in 1968 involved the shooting of unarmed black students. In which state did this tragic event occur?

17. What group of college students initiated a series of nonviolent protests known as sit-ins at segregated lunch counters in 1960?

18. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination based on various factors. Which Title specifically addressed desegregation in public schools?

19. What is the name of the speech delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington in 1963?

20. Which legal scholar, activist, and Supreme Court Justice successfully argued the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education, challenging the constitutionality of racial segregation in public schools?

21. Which civil rights leader and co-founder of the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE) played a key role in organizing the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom?

22. The Selma to Montgomery March in 1965 aimed to advocate for African American voting rights. What infamous event occurred on the Edmund Pettus Bridge during this march?

23. Who was the civil rights leader and founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), known for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance and his role in the Birmingham Campaign?

24. Who served as the first African American U.S. Supreme Court Justice, appointed in 1967?

25. Who was the African American woman known as the 'Mother of the Civil Rights Movement' for her role in initiating the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

26. Who was the African American seamstress and activist, known for her role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott by refusing to give up her bus seat?

27. Who served as the primary legal counsel for the NAACP and played a crucial role in the Brown v. Board of Education case?

28. Who was the African American educator and leader who emphasized economic empowerment and self-sufficiency for the black community, advocating for a 'Back to Africa' movement?

29. Who was the African American journalist and editor who played a key role in advocating for anti-lynching legislation and civil rights, co-founding the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)?

30. In 1963, civil rights activists organized a campaign of nonviolent direct action in Birmingham, Alabama, which led to violent confrontations with law enforcement. What was this campaign called?

31. The Civil Rights Act of 1875 aimed to protect the rights of African Americans. What aspect of public life did it focus on?

32. The Albany Movement in 1961 aimed to desegregate public facilities and promote voting rights in which Southern U.S. city?

33. The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963 featured the iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech. Who was the African American labor leader and organizer instrumental in organizing this historic event?

34. Which legislation, signed in 1964, aimed to end segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?

35. Who was a key organizer of the Mississippi Freedom Summer project in 1964, focusing on voter registration and education for African Americans?

36. Who was the African American singer, actor, and activist known as the 'King of Calypso' and recognized for his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, promoting Caribbean music and culture?

37. The Black Power movement emerged in the late 1960s, advocating for self-determination and equality. Who popularized the term 'Black Power'?

38. The March Against Fear in 1966 aimed to encourage African Americans to register to vote. Who started this march and was a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement?

39. Who was the African American woman known for her activism in challenging racial segregation and gender inequality, co-founding the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) alongside Martin Luther King Jr.?

40. Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice, appointed in 1967?