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In 1963 over 250,000 civil rights protesters marched in Washington.

Racial Unrest and Civil Rights in the USA 03

This KS3 History quiz explores racial unrest and civil rights in the USA, from segregation and protest to new laws on equality and voting in the 1960s.

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Fascinating Fact:

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 outlawed many forms of legal discrimination, but racial unrest and demands for deeper equality continued in later years.

In KS3 History, pupils learn that civil rights in the USA were won through long campaigns, not just a single law. This topic looks at how segregation, racism, and unequal voting rules were challenged by protest, court cases, and new federal legislation. It also asks why, even after the 1960s, many people still felt that true equality had not yet been achieved.

Key Terms

  • Civil rights: The basic rights and freedoms that every citizen should have, such as fair treatment, equal protection under the law, and the right to vote.
  • Civil Rights Act of 1964: A US law that banned segregation in many public places and made it illegal for employers to discriminate because of race, colour, religion, sex, or national origin.
  • Voting Rights Act of 1965: A US law that removed unfair barriers to voting, such as literacy tests, so that many more African Americans could register and take part in elections.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What was the civil rights movement in the USA?

The civil rights movement was a series of campaigns, protests, and legal challenges in the USA that aimed to end segregation and discrimination and to secure equal rights for African Americans.

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 change?

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed segregation in many public places and made job discrimination illegal, which gave African Americans stronger legal protection against racist treatment in everyday life.

Why were voting rights important in the civil rights struggle?

Voting rights were important because without the vote African Americans had little influence over laws or leaders. Gaining the vote allowed them to challenge unfair policies and support politicians who backed civil rights.

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1 .
In April 1963 race protests occurred where in Alabama?
Birmingham
Florence
Montgomery
Troy
The city had closed public facilities to avoid having to desegregate
2 .
What type of people set up the civil rights group SNCC?
Lawyers
Nurses
Shopkeepers
Students
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
3 .
The SNCC mainly used what type of protest?
Hunger strikes
Raising petitions
Riots
Sit-ins
This was a peaceful way of protesting that makes it hard for businesses or public buildings to carry on as normal
4 .
Who became chairman of SNCC in 1966?
Charles Brown
Huey Newton
James Meredith
Stokely Carmichael
He took part in the Freedom Rides and was later to become important in the Black Power movement
5 .
Which civil rights activist was assassinated in 1968?
James Farmer
Marcus Garvey
Martin Luther King
Thurgood Marshall
He used non-violent tactics
6 .
Which white racist is thought to have killed Martin Luther King?
Jack Ruby
James Earl Ray
Lee Harvey Oswald
Mark Chapman
King's birthday is a national holiday in the USA
7 .
Where was Martin Luther King assassinated?
Columbia, South Carolina
Dallas, Texas
Jefferson City, Missouri
Memphis, Tennessee
There were race riots in anger at his assassination in many US cities
8 .
In 1963 over 250,000 civil rights protesters marched in which city?
Boston
Detroit
New Orleans
Washington
About 50,000 of them were white
9 .
In a 1963 speech, Martin Luther King famously said .......
I got a feeling
I have a dream
The future is ours
The long road to freedom
The speech inspired millions of Americans
10 .
The Watts area of which city saw major riots in 1965?
Houston
Los Angeles
New York
Seattle
It was about how the police treated a black driver. The same happened in 1992 when arresting police officers were declared innocent of beating a black prisoner
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - The civil rights movement in America

Author:  Jan Crompton (KS3 Geography & History Teacher, Professional Quiz Writer)
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