What happened to the Freedom Riders when they began to enter the South?
They were harassed, attacked, ridiculed, and other violent forms of hate.
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During the March on Washington, what was the title of Dr. King's famous speech?
I have a dream
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Where did the idea of sit-ins (non-violent tactics) originally come from?
Gandhi and others
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Fill in the blank, "Letter from _________ Jail" written by Martin Luther King
Birmingham
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What act took so many beatings, murders, marches, and attacks that said that every American should receive equal treatment, regardless of race, gender, or color?
The Civil Rights Act
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What year did the Freedom Rides take place?
1961
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What does SNCC stand for?
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
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What city were the first sit-ins held?
Greensboro, NC
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Where did MLK deliver his "I have a Dream" speech?
Washington D.C.
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What president supported Civil Rights before his own tragedy?
JFK
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What is the name of the group of white supremacists who are largely responsible for many attacks on the riders?
The KKK
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What was the term used to describe the violent assault by police officers on 500+ people outside of Selma, Alabama?
Bloody Sunday
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How did the students respond when they would be refused service at the restaurants they sat in?
They would continue on with other tasks, such as doing homework, or chatting with friends.
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What was George Wallace's position on segregation?