Beginning in 1961 and Extending Through the "Freedom Summer" of 1964

question 26

Multiple Choice

Beginning in 1961 and extending through the "Freedom Summer" of 1964, those who volunteered to work in Mississippi ______________________.

• A) encountered little resistance from the white power structure as they worked to register African Americans to vote
• B) refused to participate in the creation of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party
• C) allowed all decisions about their activities to be made by a core of Southern African-American leaders
• D) risked their lives attempting to build the political power of African Americans in the South

---

Definitions:

Identify With Leader

The process by which individuals see themselves reflected in the values, behaviors, or attitudes of a leader, fostering a sense of connection and loyalty.

Imitate Behavior

The act of copying or mimicking the actions, mannerisms, or speech of others.

Reject Leader

The refusal to accept or follow the direction or guidance of a person in a leadership position.

Internalization

The process of accepting a set of norms, values, or beliefs as one's own.