Question

Why was Lester Maddox found in contempt of court in the 1960s?
A.
for refusing to provide names of suspected communists

B.
for defying a court order to integrate his restaurant

C.
for defying federal orders to integrate Georgia's schools

D.
for refusing to leave office after losing a bid for reelection

Answer 1

B. for defying a court order to integrate his restaurant

Maddox, a staunch segregationist and owner of the Pickrick restaurant, was held in contempt for refusing to comply with a federal court order to serve Black customers (he famously closed the restaurant instead).