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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the high school that nine black children attended under surveillance of federal troops, in Arkansas?
(a) Centralia West High School.
(b) Central High School.
(c) Wesclin High School.
(d) Triad High School.

2. What president announced the use of federal troops to escort nine children to high school in Arkansas?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Reagan.
(c) Roosevelt.
(d) Eisenhower.

3. During what years did participation by African American churches in American public life surge?
(a) 1940-1950.
(b) 1960-1970.
(c) 1930-1940.
(d) 1950-1960.

4. On what date did Rosa Parks refuse to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus?
(a) December 1, 1955.
(b) October 1, 1965.
(c) October 1, 1995.
(d) December 1, 1965.

5. What did the civil rights bill, signed on September 9, 1957, establish?
(a) U.S. Civil Rights Commission.
(b) Equality for All Commission.
(c) Self-Determination for Activists Commission.
(d) Anti-Racial Commission.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Dr. King, during his first national address, why were inhabitants of the twentieth century privileged?

2. When did the Montgomery Bus boycott begin?

3. What religious journal contained a summary of Dr. King's book Stride Toward Freedom?

4. From whom did Dr. King say he learned about nonviolent resistance?

5. Who was the first president of the Montgomery Improvement Association?

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