Civil Rights Geography & Landmark Sites
Explore the significant sites of the Civil Rights Movement through an interactive map project, where students will research key landmarks, their historical importance, and the stories of resilience and activism that shaped America's path to equality. Engage with multimedia resources to create a presentation that brings these pivotal locations to life, fostering a deeper understanding of civil rights history and its ongoing impact today.
Questions
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In which city did both Rosa Parks' arrest and the founding of the MIA take place?
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Where is the Lincoln Memorial, location of MLK Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech, located?
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Which Southern city was dubbed 'Bombingham' due to numerous bombings directed at Black homes and churches?
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From which Alabama city did civil rights marchers walk 54 miles to Montgomery in March 1965?
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In which city is the Lorraine Motel, site of MLK Jr.'s assassination, located?
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In 1957, President Eisenhower sent federal troops to enforce integration at which Arkansas high school?
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Where is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthplace and burial place located?
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In which North Carolina city did the Woolworth's lunch counter sit-ins begin?
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Where did the landmark lawsuit Brown v. Board of Education originate?
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Which Georgia city hosted a major desegregation campaign in 1961 involving SNCC and SCLC?
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In 1966, Dr. King moved into a slum apartment in which Northern city to highlight urban housing discrimination?
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What was the name of the Birmingham church tragicially bombed on September 15, 1963?