The 1960s Sit-Ins by Students at Lunch Counters in Greensboro

question 17

Multiple Choice

The 1960s sit-ins by students at lunch counters in Greensboro, North Carolina, to protest "whites-only" seating at restaurants and other Jim Crow barriers were considered ________ at the time. Today, we may consider these actions ________.

• A) legitimate acts of political participation; illegitimate acts of political participation
• B) legitimate acts of political participation; legitimate acts of political participation
• C) illegitimate acts of political participation; legitimate acts of political participation
• D) illegitimate acts of political participation; illegitimate acts of political participation
• E) civil obedience; civil disobedience

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Definitions:

Personal Achievement

The accomplishment of personal goals or objectives through individual effort or skill, often resulting in personal satisfaction.

Cooperation

A process where two or more individuals work together to achieve a common goal.

Cultural Context

The environment or situation that surrounds the social behavior and practices of individuals, influencing their beliefs, perceptions, and interactions.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing their behaviors, thoughts, and emotions.