Civil Rights Pt. 1
The greatest American civil rights activist in history is named?
There is a holiday in the US in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
The system of racial discrimination in South Africa in the second half of the 20th century was called?
Apartheid existed from 1948-1994.
The student protests which merged into worker demonstrations occurred in which European city AND country?
Paris, France
Peter Gabriel's song was the direct result of the death of which South African anti-apartheid figure?
Steve Biko
True or false- An individual is the only source of change-making.
False. Organizations, governments, bands, etc. can all facilitate positive change.
Rosa Parks' actions sparked which major form of protest in Alabama starting in late 1955? Be specific.
The Montgomery Bus Boycott all started because of Rosa Parks.
In 1960, people protested the pass laws but 69 deaths occurred. What is the name of this event organized by the Pan African Congress?
The Sharpeville Massacre is when 69 people died at the hands of police shooting into the backs of protesters running away.
Tlatelolco massacre is when unarmed student protesters were killed by the army. The Olympics were held days after. (100 each)
The song My Generation refers to identity and was composed by which famous British rock and roll band? (Hint: It is not The Beatles or The Rolling Stones)
The Who
How many human rights are in the document assigned and taught in class?
30
Who said this quote? "But the time has come for the American Negro to fight back in self‐defense whenever and wherever he is being unjustly and unlawfully attacked."
This quote from Malcolm X suggests the use of violence as a form of protest for Blacks to fight for themselves.
Why did students protest in Soweto in 1976?
Black schoolchildren protested against the use of Afrikaans in schools.
Describe the Tet Offensive and My Lai Massacre.
Tet Offensive- North Vietnamese & Viet Cong coordinated attacks on South Vietnamese cities, including the U.S. Embassy in Saigon. The idea was to destroy morale in the South and reduce American support for the war.
My Lai Massacre- Charlie Company, a U.S. Army unit, massacres innocent villagers despite no Viet Cong presence. It was covered up for over 1.5 years.
Name one song from the Rotation 6 Contemporary Human Rights Music PPT.
See PPT; answers may vary
What international document was created by the UN General Assembly in 1948 as a way to promote human rights and freedoms?
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
What federal law proves the success of the 1965 Selma march?
President Lyndon B Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law.
Which movement's key ideas included urging Blacks to win their own freedom, gain confidence in their ability to create change, and end dependence on whites?
Black Consciousness is the name given to the movement.
In which city did the Vietcong Murder photo occur (the one in which the man is shot in the head in the street)? What is the impact of this photo?
This occurred in Saigon and increased the antiwar movement once it was leaked to the public.
Which historical event helped promote the development and popularity of African American blues music, specifically urban blues, in the northern US?
Great Migration
Identify a different change-maker other than your photo collage AND state the related issue.
Nearly 20 acceptable responses; see student's submission and Rotation 6 Instructions Sheet.
Who wrote a resignation speech from the NAACP in 1934?
W.E.B. DuBois resigned from the NAACP in 1934.
What is the name of the armed wing of the African National Congress that conducted sabotage attacks and ultimately landed Nelson Mandela in prison?
The Spear of the People was developed when Mandela realized violent tactics were needed to create change.
The Prague Spring occurred in which European country?
Czechoslovakia
Artists United Against Apartheid wrote a 1985 hip-hop song titled after a resort town in South Africa. What is the name of this impactful song?
Sun City
What is the name of the award given to several change-makers for their efforts in creating peace in the world?
Nobel Prize