How did participants of SNCC voice their opinions?

using non violent, direct actions

How did Blacks and many progressive whites react to the adoption of the state flag1956?

offended by it and saw it as an attempt to keep GAsegregated

Which of the following did Herman Talmadge and Lester Maddox have in common?

both opposed integration and and federalintervention

Which of the following describes Benjamin Mays?

was a strong influence on Martin Luther King Jr.

What was significant about the gubernatorial election of 1946?

resulted in a brief period where two men claimedGAGoverno

The supreme court ruling in BrownvBOE most affected which of the following?

Racial policies in public schools

Who is Maynard Jackson?

ATLs first African American mayor

What challenge did Holmes and Hunter face in 1961?

First Blks to be admitted to UGA

What was the purpose of the Sibley Commission?

to implement school desegregation

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1
How did participants of SNCC voice their opinions?
writing to influential members of congress
using force and violent demostrations
using non violent, direct actions
Joining political elections
2
How did Blacks and many progressive whites react to the adoption of the state flag1956?
They were not pleased but thought it was less important
offended by it and saw it as an attempt to keep GAsegregated
Indifferent becausethey thought it had little to do withrace
supporteditbecause they thought it would be apositivechange
3
Which of the following did Herman Talmadge and Lester Maddox have in common?
both inherited their position from their father
both opposed integration and and federalintervention
served as mayor of Atlanta and supported integration?
supported the civil rights movement
4
The fact that more Atlanta city contracts went to Blk business owners after 1973 is evidence of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964
the end of the white primaries
the impact of Maynard Jackson
the arrival of pro sports teams
5
What legislation prohibited discrimination based on color, race, or religion in public places?
Voting Rights Act
Brown Vs. BOE
civil Rights act
civil equality act
6
Which of the following describes Benjamin Mays?
major role in bringing the 1996 Olympics to Atlanta
Organized the first sit ins of the civil rights movement
was a strong influence on Martin Luther King Jr.
the first African American mayor of Atlanta
7
Which GA governor refused to serve Blks in his restaurant?
Eugene Talmadge
Andrew Young
Lester Maddox
Herman Talmadge
8
What was significant about the gubernatorial election of 1946?
Marked the end of Herman Talmadge political career
the first time a governor was elected to a fouryearterm
The first time that African American men could vote
resulted in a brief period where two men claimedGAGoverno
9
Which African American politician began as a aide to MLK and was the first AA senator
Lester Maddox
Benjamin Mays
Maynard Jackson
Andrew Young
10
Which of the following statements would Lester Maddox have most likely agreed with?
People should be treated the same regardless of color
MLK is the greatest GA in the states History
schools should be integreate
Segregation now and forever
11
After serving as governor, Herman Talmadge served four terms as a
Member of the House of Representative
CEO of coca cola
United States Senator
Federal Judge
12
The supreme court ruling in BrownvBOE most affected which of the following?
the amount of state funds granted to public schools
the number of public schools in Georgia
Racial policies in public schools
Integration in private businesses
13
What event took place in Southern GA from with the goal of ending all segregation in the city?
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Greensboro sit ins
Civil Rights movement
Albany Movement
14
Who is Maynard Jackson?
first republican elected to congress since reconstruction
ATLs first African American mayor
Mayor of Atlanta during the 1996 olympics
GA first blk governor
15
What challenge did Holmes and Hunter face in 1961?
First Blks admitted to enter Lester Maddox restaurant
First Blks to serve back to back terms as mayor
First Blks to play pro sports
First Blks to be admitted to UGA
16
Who is listed: Leader of civil rights movement, non violent, Nobelpeaceprizewinner, Assasinated
Andrew Young
JFK
Martin Luther King Jr.
Benjamin Mays
17
What was the purpose of the Sibley Commission?
to protect private property rights
to implement school desegregation
to prevent school desegregation
to study the effects of integration on the University ofGA
18
A GA supported white supremacy would have been most supportive of which politician ?
Herman Talmadge
Jimmy Carter
Benjamin Mays
Martin Luther King Jr.

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