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Quiz: The Civil Rights Movement

Test Your Knowledge of the Civil Rights Movement

The Civil Rights Movement was a pivotal time in American history, when individuals and communities fought for equality, justice, and the basic rights of all people. From the oppressive Jim Crow laws to brave acts of resistance, this movement reshaped the nation.

This quiz will explore key events, influential leaders, and cultural milestones, including Emmett Till, Rosa Parks and the Montgomery bus boycott, the March on Washington, Bloody Sunday, the Voting Rights Act, Martin Luther King Jr., Charlotta Bass, Malcolm X, John Lewis, and Motown.

See how much you know about the struggle, the leaders, and the victories that helped create a more just society.

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Understanding the Civil Rights Movement

The U.S. Civil Rights Movement was a pivotal period in American history, marked by decades of struggle to end racial segregation, secure equal rights under the law, and demand that the nation live up to its democratic ideals. In honor of Black History Month, this rich collection of learning resources for secondary students explores this era from multiple angles and brings important history to life.

Leveled Articles + BBC Video Clips + Printables + Civil Rights Quiz 

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