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Civil Rights: Challenges and Changes Answers

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Why did the four men stage the sit-in at the Woolworth’s in Greensboro?

A
to segregate a store
B
to segregate a restaurant
C
to desegregate a public school
D
to desegregate a lunch counter
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According to the passage, why did Blair hold a sit-in?

A
to assist the NAACP’s sit-in campaign that was taking part across the South
B
to be part of the first group to demand equality for African Americans
C
to push for segregation because previous efforts had failed
D
to try a new tactic in the struggle to achieve civil rights
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What does this image suggest about the white community’s support for the sit-ins?

A
Many people opposed the fight for civil rights for African Americans.
B
Many people believed in civil rights but did not like the idea of sit-ins.
C
Many people decided to march with protestors to show their support.
D
Many people chose not to express an opinion on the movement.
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How does the passage relate to the image?

A
It shows that not everyone felt the same way as the white man in the photo.
B
It shows that everyone in the white community was opposed to civil rights.
C
It shows that the struggle for civil rights was a fight that had no chance of being won.
D
It shows that many people did not want to give their opinion on the issue of civil rights.
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What kind of response to the sit-in did this protestor expect from the white community?

A
a violent and painful reaction
B
a peaceful and calm reaction
C
a pleased and accepting reaction
D
a confused and disoriented reaction
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Why did sitting at the lunch counter create such powerful feelings for McCain?

A
It reminded him of earlier successful protests that he had participated in.
B
It made him feel clever and like he had tricked the lunch counter staff.
C
It made him believe that the fight for civil rights had been won and was over.
D
It gave him the feeling of being free and taking control of his life.
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What were the effects of the first Greensboro sit-in? Check all that apply.The protests grew as more students took part in them.Some people in the white community expressed support.The movement spread to other states and had a lasting effect.The protestors felt like they were making a real difference.Few people felt comfortable showing opposition to the protests.The store immediately changed its policy and became desegregated.

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The protests grew as more students took part in them.
B
Some people in the white community expressed support.
C
The movement spread to other states and had a lasting effect.
D
The protestors felt like they were making a real difference.
E
Few people felt comfortable showing opposition to the protests.
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The store immediately changed its policy and became desegregated.

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