Early Life & Activism
What state was John Lewis born in?
Alabama
What was the goal of the sit-ins Lewis participated in?
To end segregation in restaurants
What was John Lewis’s job in the U.S. government?
Congressman
What phrase did John Lewis use to inspire activism?
Good trouble
Who inspired John Lewis to join the civil rights movement?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks
What was the name of the bus protest Lewis joined in 1961?
Freedom Rides
What city did John Lewis represent in Congress?
Atlanta, Georgia
How many times was John Lewis arrested for protesting?
Over 40 times
What did John Lewis originally want to be when he was young?
A preacher
What was the name of the organization Lewis led as chairman?
SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee)
Who did John Lewis defeat in his first election for Congress?
Julian Bond
What did Lewis believe was the key to fighting injustice?
Nonviolence and love
In what year did John Lewis participate in the March on Washington?
1963
What bridge did John Lewis and other activists cross on "Bloody Sunday"?
Edmund Pettus Bridge
What major protest did Lewis lead on the House floor in 2016?
A sit-in for gun control
What did John Lewis say about forgiveness?
It was necessary for reconciliation.
What was the name of the farm where John Lewis grew up?
Pike County, Alabama, sharecropper’s farm
What law was passed because of the Selma March?
Voting Rights Act of 1965
How many years did John Lewis serve in Congress?
34 years
What does "good trouble" mean?
Standing up to injustice, even if it causes consequences.