Martin Luther King Jr. stood in front of millions of people around the world to give what speech?
"I Have a Dream"
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Why did Rosa Parks get arrested?
She would not give up her seat to a white man.
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The Freedom Riders went on a long journey on what type of transportation?
Public buses
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What is racism?
When someone is treated unfairly because of the color of their skin. Segregation occurs.
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What is our school mascot?
Mustangs
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What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision?
For everyone to have equal rights, end segregation, peace among different races, and judgement on character and not by race.
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Rosa Parks led a boycott to take a stand against segregation on buses. What was this boycott called?
Montgomery Bus Boycott
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Why did the Freedom Riders go on their journey. What was the purpose?
To test and see if segregation on buses was still happening. To see if they have gained their rights and be treated fairly.
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What is segregation?
The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment
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What is the school's motto?
Be safe, be respectful, be responsible.
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Where did MLK's speech take place?
Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C
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Another significant leader helped Rosa Parks with leading the boycott. Who was it?
Martin Luther King Jr.
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Where did the journey begin?
Washington D.C.
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What is a boycott?
to refuse to buy a product or take part in an activity as a way of expressing strong disapproval (protest)
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Which superhero is also known as "The Dark Knight"?
Batman
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What attitude does King urge African Americans to take toward white people?
A peaceful one
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Why was the boycott so successful?
The bus company lost money because 3/4 of the people who usually rode the bus stopped. The federal court ruled that segregation was illegal.
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The Freedom Rider journey began with 6 people. How many people participated on the journey by the end?
About 400
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What does civil rights mean?
The rights of each person in a society, including equality under the law and in employment and the right to vote:
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Which Disney movie has the character, "Mushu"?
Mulan
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On what day did MLK give his speech?
August 28, 1963
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How long did this boycott go one for?
Over a year (381 days)
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At some point throughout their journey, angry white men threw a bomb at one of the buses that the Freedom Riders were on. In which city did this happen?
Anniston, Alabama
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What does "separate-but-equal" mean?
Races are separated but still receive "equal" rights.
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Who is Mrs. Dean's favorite super hero?
Someone who actually makes a difference in the world that is not pretend.