3.2 Protests (Birmingham) 1963-65

Question 1

Why did MLK become leader of the CR movement

Answer 1

He was educated and respectful of the government
He had a good reputation and was a pastor

Question 2

What events did MLK support

Answer 2

Orchestrated Bus Boycott
Freedom riders
Sit ins

Question 3

Non-violent direct action

Answer 3

MLK believes no matter the provocation they must not be violent
he knew provoking whites gained publicity

Question 4

Project C

Answer 4

Project Confrontation led by SCLC and SNCC which aimed for desegregation of everything

Question 5

Three reasons why MLK chose birmingham

Answer 5

No desegregation
45% of town was Black
Active KKK useful for provocation

Question 6

Marches beginning on 3rd April 2963

Answer 6

People and MLK went to jail
SNCC trained young people in non-violent protests

Question 7

Bull Connor changes tactics

Answer 7

He ordered dogs to be set off on people
He set fire hoses to be sprayed on people

Question 8

Kennedy intervenes

Answer 8

Arranged talks with Mayor
Kennedy calls federal troops to restore calm

Question 9

What did Kennedy do after Birmingham

Answer 9

He drafted a CR bill to avoid anything like this happening in future