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Which NFL player protested police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem?
Collin Kaepernick
What social studies concept describes basic freedoms like the right to life and freedom of speech?
HUMAN RIGHTS
What form of misconduct involves excessive or unlawful use of force by police?
POLICE BRUTALITY
What social studies concept refers to someone who has the legal power to enforce laws and maintain order in society?
AUTHORITY
Who was the NFL Commissioner who later said the league was wrong about player protests?
Roger Goodell
What type of device did Obama fund for police to wear for accountability?
Body cameras
What phrase became widely used after the death of George Floyd?
I can’t breathe
Who was the police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd?
Derek Chauvin
What government initiative did Barack Obama create to improve community trust in policing?
Task Force on 21st Century Policing
What political slogan became a global movement against racial injustice?
Black Lives Matter
What city experienced major protests and riots after the acquittal of officers in the Rodney King case?
Los Angeles, California
Who tweeted “When the looting starts, the shooting starts” in 2020?
Donald Trump
What phrase was chanted by protesters after Michael Brown's death?
Hands up, don’t shoot
Who was elected U.S. President in 2020 and supported police reform policies?
Joe Biden
BLACK LIVES MATTER was created by activists Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and ...
Opal Tometi
What is the term for the unfair treatment of people based on race, often by institutions like the police?
Systemic racism
How many continents held protests in support of George Floyd and racial justice?
6
What slogan summarizes the demand to reallocate police funds to community services?
Defund the police
What perspective is more likely to support police reform and accountability?
Liberal perspective
What was one major long-term impact of Colin Kaepernick’s protest against police brutality in the NFL?
A. The NFL banned kneeling permanently
B. Kaepernick was signed by another team
C. He became a global symbol for racial justice activism
D. NFL players stopped all forms of protest
C. He became a global symbol for racial justice activism
Roger Goodell’s 2020 statement admitting the NFL was wrong for ignoring protests led to which of the following?
A. Colin Kaepernick’s return to the NFL
B. Official NFL support of BLM messaging on fields and uniforms
C. The cancellation of the 2020 NFL season
D. A mass boycott of NFL games by fans
B. Official NFL support of Black lives matter messaging on fields and uniforms
Specifically, this included:
End zones painted with phrases like “End Racism” or “It Takes All of Us”
Helmet decals with names of victims of police brutality or slogans like “Stop Hate”
Players allowed to wear custom cleats or shirts during warm-ups supporting racial justice
Some teams even played a recording of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” often called the Black national anthem, before games
What was one consequence of Joe Biden’s moderate approach to police reform during his first year in office?
A. Complete defunding of major police departments
B. Criticism from progressive activists demanding bolder action
C. Unanimous Republican support for reform bills
D. Collapse of the Department of Justice
B. Criticism from progressive activists demanding bolder action
Colin Kaepernick’s continued exclusion from the NFL after his protest led to which socio-economic consequence?
A. Decreased support for athlete activism
B. A Nike ad campaign embracing protest
C. End of NFL union contracts
D. Supreme Court ruling on protests
B. A Nike ad campaign embracing protest
The Black Lives Matter movement’s global protests in 2020 led to what international impact?
A. UN sanctions against the U.S.
B. Mass resignations of police chiefs abroad
C. Global demonstrations and policy discussions on racism and policing
D. A ban on American police officers serving overseas
C. Global demonstrations and policy discussions on racism and policing
What was one big political impact of Donald Trump strongly criticizing NFL players for kneeling and the Black Lives Matter movement?
A. More police reform supported by both parties
B. More support from racial justice activists
C. The country became more divided over protest and patriotism
D. He was impeached because of it.
C. The country became more divided over protest and patriotism