How did Lester Maddox FIRST rise to national attention that led to him becoming governor of Georgia in 1966?

He violently refused to serve African Americans at his restaurant.

Which was a result of the actions of the Sibley Commission?

Schools in Georgia began to desegregate slowly.

What was the original goal of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)?

to end segregation and gain civil rights equality

What was Lester Maddox’s reaction to the 1964 Civil Rights Act?

Maddox chose to close his restaurant rather than comply with the new laws.

Which of the following BEST describes the role John Lewis played in the Civil Rights Movement?

He was a leader in the protests against Jim Crow laws.

Which of the following reflects the MOST progressive reaction Georgia had in response to Brown V. Board??

UGA's decision to admit the first African American students

Which of the following explains the change in Georgia’s flag in 1956?

They showed their dislike of Brown v. Board with a change in the flag.

Which of the following explains Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s view of the Albany Movement?

not a successful set of protests but a good learning experience

Which of the following BEST describes the role of Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement?

He was a civil rights leader who advocated for non-violent protest.

Which of the following civil rights achievements was most influenced by the March on Washington?

the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

Which of the following BEST describes the role of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference during the Civil Rights?

They protested the unequal treatment of African Americans.

Which part of Georgia's political situation during the 1960s was exemplified by the actions of Lester Maddox?

Private and political figures sought ways to avoid obeying integration laws

What was Georgia's reaction to the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education?

increased support for segregation

Which statement can HELP explain why Georgia adopted a new state flag in 1956?

GA wanted to show unity with other Southern states over segregation.

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1
How did Lester Maddox FIRST rise to national attention that led to him becoming governor of Georgia in 1966?
He opened the Pickrick Cafeteria near the campus of Georgia Tech.
He ran two unsuccessful campaigns for mayor of Atlanta.
He made speeches in support of segregation
He violently refused to serve African Americans at his restaurant.
2
Which was a result of the actions of the Sibley Commission?
Schools in Georgia received protection from the National Guard.
Schools in Georgia began to desegregate slowly.
Schools in Georgia resisted and opposed forced integration.
Schools in Georgia received more funding from the federal government.
3
What was the original goal of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)?
to sustain segregated employee cafeterias
to end civil rights protests and rallies
to end segregation and gain civil rights equality
to file class-action law suits against the federal government
4
What was Lester Maddox’s reaction to the 1964 Civil Rights Act?
Maddox started to run ads for his restaurant
After years of resistance, Maddox was forced to integrate his restaurant
Maddox chose to close his restaurant rather than comply with the new laws.
Maddox decided to run for governor on a campaign of resisting segregation
5
Which of the following BEST describes the role John Lewis played in the Civil Rights Movement?
He was a keynote speaker for the Freedom Rides.
He was a leader in the protests against Jim Crow laws.
He was elected to the Atlanta City Council.
He wrote novels for young people to explain the Civil Rights Movement.
6
Which of the following reflects the MOST progressive reaction Georgia had in response to Brown V. Board??
Georgia politicians passing legislation to abolish Georgia’s public schools
UGA's decision to admit the first African American students
the findings of the Sibley commission
the Georgia legislature’s decision to change the design of the Georgia flag
7
What was the Georgia General Assembly's reaction to the federal order to integrate public schools?
partial opposition
rapid adoption
massive resistance
reluctant acceptance
8
Which of the following explains the change in Georgia’s flag in 1956?
majority of Georgia’s citizens wanted to return to the old ways of Georgia.
They showed their dislike of Brown v. Board with a change in the flag.
Those in power wanted to support INTEGRATION
The Brown v. B.O.E. decision made GA change the state flag.
9
Which of the following explains Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s view of the Albany Movement?
a movement that laid the foundation for the Civil Rights Act
not a successful set of protests but a good learning experience
an extremely successful set of protests
protests by citizens that forced bus companies to desegregate their seating
10
Which of the following BEST describes the role of Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement?
the leader of the successful Albany campaign.
He was a civil rights leader who advocated for non-violent protest.
He was a minister and professor who focused on discrimination in Chicago
He was a politician who was elected to the Atlanta City Council in 1981.
11
Which of the following civil rights achievements was most influenced by the March on Washington?
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965
the Brown v Board of Education court case that banned school segregation
the end of the Montgomery bus boycott
the formation of The NAACP
12
Which of the following BEST describes the role of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference during the Civil Rights?
They moved the headquarters of the organization to Atlanta.
They protested the unequal treatment of African Americans.
They provided religious support throughout the South.
They advocated for improved job site safety throughout the South.
13
Which part of Georgia's political situation during the 1960s was exemplified by the actions of Lester Maddox?
extreme positions were becoming more common.
Segregationists quickly became the minority after school integration
Private and political figures sought ways to avoid obeying integration laws
Georgians mostly believed that integration was not necessary
14
What was Georgia's reaction to the Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education?
increased support for neutrality
increased support for integration
increased support for segregation
increased support for federal mandates
15
Which statement can HELP explain why Georgia adopted a new state flag in 1956?
Georgia leaders wanted to show their opposition to the Sibley Commission.
GA wanted to show unity with other Southern states over segregation.
GA leaders wanted to distance themselves from the state history of slavery.
Georgia leaders wanted voters to vote for more black legislators.

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