It's Time for Change
Born in Atlanta this person became a minister and a national leader in the battle for civil rights in the United States
What is Martin Luther King Jr?
As a young boy this person listened to king's speeches and decided to join the civil rights movement as he got older.
Who is John Lewis?
In 1960, high school and college students formed this group.
What is the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee?
A march through Washington where people protested for equal rights for African Americans.
What is the March on Washington?
This is a tactic used only in the senate to delay or stop voting on a bill by making long speeches or debates.
What is a filibuster?
Martin Luther King jr later formed this civil rights group
What is The Southern Christian Leadership Conference?
Today John Lewis is this and represents this
What is an accomplished writer and represents Georgia's 5th congressional district.
From Fall 1961 to Summer 1962 a desegregation movement took place in Albany, Georgia. This event involved several civil right organizations including NAACP and SNCC.
What is the Albany Movement?
During the March on Washington, Martin Luther King Jr delivered this speech.
What is the I have a Dream Speech?
This man first became a public figure in 1964 when he refused to serve African Americans in his restarunt.
Who is Lester Maddox?
A form of protest where demonstrators occupy seats and refuse to move is this
What is a sit-in
John Lewis got arrested this many times
What is 40 times?
During the Albany Movement, this many protesters had been arrested
What is 500 protesters?
In August 1963 people converged on this place to demand equal rights for African American Citizens
What is the nation's capital?
Lester Maddox gave African Americans these type of jobs
What is a government job?
The act of joining with others and refusing to buy, sell, or use something is this.
What is a boycott?
While Lewis was in College he organized a sit-in in this city.
What is Nashville?
Why was the Albany movement unsuccessful in desegregating Albany?
Because many protesters were arrested.
This many people attended the March on Washington
What is 250,000 people?
One of Maddox's most intresting ideas was monthly event where citizens were allowed to speak face to face with the governor in his office?
What is Little People's Day?