( C3 ) Response to Sit-ins

Question 1

what did the students who took part in the sit-ins face

Answer 1

they faced verbal and physical abuse from white segregationists. they were insulted and spat at

Question 2

after extreme provocation what was the response from the students

Answer 2

the students didn’t retaliate and sat still

Question 3

how many were arrested and what was the new tactic that it lead to the formation of

Answer 3

1,000s were arrested and it lead to the birth of a new tactic called ‘Jail not Bail’ so that some jails became overcrowded

Question 4

what did this tactic attract resulting in what

Answer 4

the tactic attracted wide media attention which helped the sit ins to spread leading to a growth of support for their cause