Modern Civil Rights Movement

In what area did Herman Talmadge make his greatest contributions as governor?

The purpose of the Sibley Commission was to

How did Lester Maddox get input from the voters?

Closed his restaurant rather than comply with the Civil Rights Act

Who set up an office at the Capitol’s information counter when he was locked out of his office?

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech is associated with

President of Morehouse College; influenced by the non-violent teachings of Gandhi

First black Congressman from Georgia since Reconstruction

The Georgia General Assembly showed their anger over the Brown decision by

Prevented African-Americans from deciding on nominees for Governor

What earlier Supreme Court decision did the ruling in Brown v. Board of Education overturn?

Ruled that slaves were property and could not sue in court.

What statement about Andrew Young is FALSE?

Benjamin E. Mays served as a mentor to

He expanded the airport. He led an effort to have the Olympics held in Atlanta

What position did President Jimmy Carter appoint Andrew Young to?

The Sibley Commission recommended

Graduate of Morehouse College; first African-American mayor of Atlanta

The Civil Rights Act of 1964

Who was the first African-American mayor of Atlanta?

Governor Lester Maddox surprised many in Georgia by

Ruled that segregation was legal as long as facilities were “separate but equal”

Which approach did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., NOT use?

The purpose of the march on Washington was

The famous controversy surrounding the 1946 election for governor came about because

What organization was in Greensboro, North Carolina that used sit-ins as a method of protest

What was the ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education?

Who was one of the first blacks to be admitted to the University of Georgia?

Under the white primary system, only whites were allowed