Question

question 10 of 10

what was the childrens crusade?

a. a group of 1,000 black students under the age of 18 who marched peacefully in downtown birmingham
b. groups of black students who marched from montgomery to birmingham, alabama, while singing hymns
c. young children from local churches who participated in the selma to montgomery march
d. a group of black students who sang hymns and marched peacefully through downtown montgomery

Explanation:

Identify the historical event

The question asks about the "Children's Crusade," which was a pivotal event during the Civil Rights Movement in May 1963. This campaign took place in Birmingham, Alabama, under the coordination of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).

Analyze the details of the event

During this campaign, more than 1,000 African American students trained in nonviolent tactics marched from the 16th Street Baptist Church into downtown Birmingham to protest segregation. The goal was to talk to the mayor about integration, and the marchers faced severe police backlash, including the use of high-pressure fire hoses and police dogs.

Evaluate the given options

• Option A correctly identifies the event as a group of over 1,000 Black students under the age of 18 who marched peacefully in downtown Birmingham.
• Option B incorrectly states they marched from Montgomery to Birmingham.
• Option C incorrectly associates them primarily with the Selma to Montgomery march.
• Option D incorrectly places the march in downtown Montgomery.

Answer:

• A. A group of 1,000 Black students under the age of 18 who marched peacefully in downtown Birmingham (Correct answer)
• B. Groups of Black students who marched from Montgomery to Birmingham, Alabama, while singing hymns
• C. Young children from local churches who participated in the Selma to Montgomery march
• D. A group of Black students who sang hymns and marched peacefully through downtown Montgomery