Answer Key

Katie Risolo
EDU 509
DBQ Assessment
Civil Rights Movement - Answer Key
Question 1: Why werent these four college student served at the lunch counter?
These four college students were not served at the lunch counter because Woolworths had a
whites-only policy and the students were African-American.
Question 2: What is the advantage of protesting nonviolently instead of using force?
Protesting nonviolently instead of using force is advantageous because it does not provoke
violence with violence. It is taking a stand against violence in a peaceful manner.
Question 3: Which states seemed to be more successful in integrating black and white
students?
States in the North, like Maryland and the District of Columbia seemed to be more successful in
integrating black and white students.
Question 4: Which states had no school's integrated with whites? Why is this so?
Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and South Carolina had schools that were not
integrated with whites. This is so because in the South, segregation was a way of life and people
discriminated against African-Americans.
Question 5: How does Dr. King react to accusations that his actions were unwise and
untimely?
Dr. King cannot sit idly and not be concerned about the injustices he has faced after accusations
that his actions were unwise and untimely.
Question 6: According to Dr. King, what does segregation do to the segregator. What does
segregation do the segregated?
According to Dr. King, segregation provides power to the segregator. Also, segregation makes
the segregated outsiders.
Question 7: What were the goals of the march?
The goals of the March on Washington were to receive the right to vote, to have adequate
integrated education, have meaningful Civil Rights laws, full and fair employment opportunities,
and a massive federal works program.

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Question 8: How did the police respond to people involved in nonviolent demonstrations?
The police used water hoses and dogs to respond to people involved in nonviolent
demonstrations.
Question 9: Why did police officers react to nonviolent protests in such a way?
Police officers reacted to nonviolent protests with violence because they did not agree with the
movement and they promoted segregation and discrimination.
Question 10: Which area of the United States faced a large population loss? Which area of
the United States faced a large population gain?
The South faced a large population loss in the United States. The North faced a large population
gain.
Question 11: What are some causes as to why African-Americans migrated?
Some causes as to why African-Americans migrated were segregation, discrimination, and
violence and against African-Americans in the South.