Unit 2 History Mock
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What decade was black power at its height in the US?
1960s
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In general why were Black Americans in the North frustrated with King?
He didn't understand racism in the north where racism was de jure.
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Black Americans in the north felt...
The court and police was not protecting black citizens.
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Malcolm X thought King....
was a 'tool of the white man' and openly criticized him.
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Malcolm X wanted...
an independent state for Black Americans.
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In general black power groups wanted...
segregation and were willing to use violence.
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Who was the leader of the SNCC who changed its name?
Stokely Carmicheal
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What did the black panthers promote?
Self defence - this was their reason for being armed.
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Out of the options which black power group was the most radical?
Black panthers
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What group was Malcolm X part of?
Nation of islam
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What the aim of the Washington march?
to put pressure on Kennedy and his government to further civil rights for all.
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When was the march on Washington?
1963
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How many participated in the march on Washington?
250,000
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What was discussed after the Washington march?
the civil rights bill
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The Washington march is significant because...
All of the options
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When did the race riots take place?
1965-7
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What happened in January 1965?
Selma march
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Why did the Selma march take place
despite having the vote only 24% of Black Americans were registered to vote in Selma, Alabama.
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How did African Americans get treated during the march from Selma to Montgomery?
State troopers used tear gas and beat many black Americans.
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What sparked the Watts riots in 1965?
A black American had unnecessary violence used on them by a white people officer.
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Recap when was the Watts riot that resulted in 34 deaths?
1965
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Watts sparked other riots in 1966. Where did one of these riots take place?
Chicago
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What did King try to do in Chicago that sparked riots?
get african Americans better treatment
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The event in Chicago is seen as failure on King's part as...
he couldn't persuade African Americans to be non-violent.
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What was the riots in 1967 over?
Housing
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How did president Johnson respond to the 1967 riots?
horrified he began to investigate
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Civil rights Act 1964 meant...
All options are correct
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when was the voting act?
1965
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What was the voting act a result of?
the Selma march
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What about the 1968 civil rights act?
no discrimination in the sale/rent of houses
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Why did King decided to march on Birmingham?
To keep up the momentum of desegregation so he challenged Birmingham where they avoided integration.
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How did Bull Connor (a hot-headed racist) respond to marchers?
Hoses and dogs
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The public were outraged by the Birmingham march. How did many people find out?
TV
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King showed ____ when he went to jail which impressed people.
dedication
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Kennedy was forced to sent ____ highlighting the presidential support for integration.
mediators
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Freedom rides were a result of.....
many states not desegregating despite court ruling.
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How many freedom riders were arrested?
200
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What were the impacts of the freedom rides?
All options
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When were the freedom rides?
1961
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In general why were Black Americans in the North frustrated with King?
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He didn't understand racism in the north where racism was de jure.
Card 3
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Black Americans in the north felt...
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Card 4
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Malcolm X thought King....
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Malcolm X wanted...
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