The Watsons Go to Birmingham Vocabulary
What city in Michigan do the Watson's live in?
Flint
Why would kids cross their eyes at Kenny?
Because he has a lazy eye
Freedom of speech, peaceful assembly.
First Amendment
When you don't like someone because of their race or color, this is called...
Racism
The action or state of setting someone or something apart from other people or things or being set apart
Segregation
What was Kenny's nickname?
Cockeye Kenny
The right to bear arms
Second Amendment
To stop buying from a company or business as a protest.
A boycott
Who is a narcissist in the story?
Byron
Byron's best friend and god of elementary school.
Buphead
No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner.
Third Amendment
Who is the most violent racist group in United States history?
The Ku-Klux Klan
What got Byron's lips stuck to the Brown Bomber?
He was kissing his reflection because he's sooo hottt
What is Joetta given by her Sunday school (church) teacher before she leaves?
A white angel doll, which offends her
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia
Fifth Amendment
What is wrong with Flint, Michigan both today and in the past?
Little to no clean water
Why does Momma cover her mouth with her hand when she laughs?
To hide the gap in her teeth
The collective name for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.
Bill of Rights
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Fourth Amendment