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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Selma, King was suffering from what?

2. King was approached by activists in which Florida city to help them garner support in the SCLC for demonstrations?

3. Who rejected the idea that potential voters should sign a book so they could be received in order?

4. In October, the federal Office of Education stopped funding to which city's schools because of segregation?

5. Who urged King to run for president?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did SNCC feel about the Chicago agreement? What did they do to show their displeasure? How was SNCC changing?

2. Which city was chosen as the next venue for SCLC demonstrations? Why was it chosen as a site for demonstrations?

3. What did the federal Office of Education do in Chicago? How did this affect the movement?

4. What was King's new book about? What interruptions did he face in writing it? How was the book received?

5. Who first used the term "black power?" How did King feel about the term?

6. What did King and the others do to increase the pressure on officials in Selma? Were these actions a success?

7. What was the Coordinating Committee of Community Organizations? Where was this group located?

8. Following the protests in Selma, what other avenues to desegregation did the SCLC discuss? What did King share with the SCLC at this meeting?

9. What occurred during the Chicago marches? What did city officials do?

10. Why was King arrested in St. Augustine? What was the result of the grand jury?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was the March on Washington? What were the aims of this demonstration? What famous aspect of the Civil Rights Movement occurred during this demonstration? Was the march a success? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.? What was his background? How did he become involved in the Civil Rights Movement? What did King contribute to the movement?

Essay Topic 3

What was the Civil Rights Movement? What goals did the movement have? Was the movement successful in reaching these goals? Why or why not?

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