Civil Rights- America’s History

1. Civil Rights-America’s History A brief introduction to important events. MLK, JR Rosa Parks Malcolm X Quiz

2. Unequal Treatment • Children who were black were not allowed to play with white children- they even went to separate schools. MLK, JR Rosa Parks Malcolm X Quiz

3. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a great leader. He used peaceful ways to get equal treatment for black Americans. MLK, JR Rosa Parks Malcolm X Quiz

4. Rosa Parks did not move to the back of a bus or stand so that a white man could have her seat. MLK, JR Rosa Parks Malcolm X Quiz

5. Soon black Americans were given equal treatment. This happened because many people stood up for what was right. Malcolm X Malcolm X gave many speeches and encouraged people to stand up for their rights MLK, JR Rosa Parks Malcolm X Quiz

6. Check Your Knowledge • Martin Luther King, Jr. was a violent man True False MLK, JR Rosa Parks Malcolm X Quiz

7. Good Job Next Question MLK, JR Rosa Parks Malcolm X Quiz

8. Rosa Parks was brave and didn’t move on the bus True False MLK, JR Rosa Parks Malcolm X Quiz

9. That’s Right Next Question MLK, JR Rosa Parks Malcolm X Quiz

10. It took many people to get equal rights for black Americans True False After this question you are all done! Great Job!!! MLK, JR Rosa Parks Malcolm X Quiz

11. Great Job Resources You’re All Done!!! MLK, JR Rosa Parks Malcolm X Quiz

12. Some Useful References • Check out these books: • Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King, by Jean Marzolla • This Is Like That Martin Luther King Guy, by Barbara James ThomsonMartin’s Big Words: The Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.,Rappaport, Doreen. • And some web sites • Pocantico’s Tribute to Black History Month.<http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/bhm/bhm.htm>. • Black History Month <http://www.jeannepasero.com/blackhistory.html> . MLK, JR Rosa Parks Malcolm X Quiz Back to main page