Which of the following was NOT true about boycotts, sit-ins, and freedom rides?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

They drew public attention to the central issues of the civil rights movement
They drew public attention to the central issues of the civil rights movement

They proved to be ineffective
They proved to be ineffective

They were effective and mostly peaceful protests
They were effective and mostly peaceful protests

They happened mainly in the south

Which of the following was NOT true of the role of students in the civil rights movement?
(1 point)
Responses

Students formed organizations like SNCC
Students formed organizations like SNCC

Students participated in nonviolent protests
Students participated in nonviolent protests

Students did not participate in the civil rights movement
Students did not participate in the civil rights movement

Students staged sit-ins

What was the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)? Select the two that apply.
(2 points)
Responses

An organization whose efforts led to important legislation that protected African Americans and other minorities.
An organization whose efforts led to important legislation that protected African Americans and other minorities. - this question requires at least 2 answers

An organization started by Maynard Jackson
An organization started by Maynard Jackson - this question requires at least 2 answers

An organization founded by students to coordinate and publicize sit-ins
An organization founded by students to coordinate and publicize sit-ins - this question requires at least 2 answers

An organization started with the help of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

What was the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)?
(1 point)
Responses

An organization founded by students to coordinate and publicize sit-ins and other peaceful protests
An organization founded by students to coordinate and publicize sit-ins and other peaceful protests

An organization started by Benjamin Mays
An organization started by Benjamin Mays

An organization started by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that stressed nonviolent acts
An organization started by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that stressed nonviolent acts

An organization in Georgia that created new laws for African Americans in the state
An organization in Georgia that created new laws for African Americans in the state

What was the main goal of the Albany Movement between 1961 and 1962?
(1 point)
Responses

to completely desegregate the city of Albany, Georgia
to completely desegregate the city of Albany, Georgia

to eliminate poll taxes in Albany, Georgia
to eliminate poll taxes in Albany, Georgia

to bring an end to police violence in Albany, Georgia
to bring an end to police violence in Albany, Georgia

to eliminate literacy tests in Albany, Georgia

Answer 1

Here are the correct answers based on historical context:

1. Which of the following was NOT true about boycotts, sit-ins, and freedom rides?

   • They proved to be ineffective.

2. Which of the following was NOT true of the role of students in the civil rights movement?

   • Students did not participate in the civil rights movement.

3. What was the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)? Select the two that apply.

   • An organization whose efforts led to important legislation that protected African Americans and other minorities.
   • An organization started with the help of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

4. What was the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)?

   • An organization founded by students to coordinate and publicize sit-ins and other peaceful protests.

5. What was the main goal of the Albany Movement between 1961 and 1962?

   • to completely desegregate the city of Albany, Georgia.