Black Freedom Schools and Seattle's History of School Segregation

Question 1

What were the "Freedom Schools"?

Accepted Answer

Alternative educational programs during the boycott

Question 2

How many students attended the Freedom Schools on the first day?

Accepted Answer

3000

Question 3

What did the school district agree to provide in response to the boycott?

Accepted Answer

Free transportation for a voluntary racial transfer program

Question 4

Which Supreme Court ruling did Seattle schools remain segregated despite?

Accepted Answer

Brown v. Board of Education

Question 5

What was the outcome of the NAACP's lawsuit against the school board in 1966?

Accepted Answer

It led to a school boycott

Question 6

What was the main goal of Seattle CORE in the 1960s?

Accepted Answer

To fight discrimination in employment, housing, and education

Question 7

What was the main focus of the curriculum in the Freedom Schools?

Accepted Answer

Negro history

Question 8

What inspired the authors of the book and other CORE members to fight for civil rights?

Accepted Answer

WWII and ideals of democracy and equality

Question 9

What was CORE's role in the civil rights movement?

Accepted Answer

Pioneering nonviolent direct action techniques

Question 10

What year did CORE organize a boycott of Seattle public schools to protest segregation?

Accepted Answer

1966

Question 11

How did CORE and other groups prepare for direct action against school segregation?

Accepted Answer

By organizing peaceful protests By educating the Black community.

Question 12

What does the book( Project Muse) aim to document?

Accepted Answer

The accomplishments of the Seattle chapter of CORE

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