Remembering the History: The 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing

History - Social Studies

The 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, was an important place for the Black community and for people fighting for civil rights. On September 15, 1963, a terrible event happened when a bomb exploded at the church. This bombing took the lives of four young girls who were getting ready for Sunday school. The church was a meeting place for civil rights leaders to plan marches and peaceful protests. The sadness and anger after the bombing helped people see the need for change. It helped lead to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a law that made segregation illegal in the United States.

 

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank with the correct words:

  1. The 16th Street Baptist Church bombing took place on _____________.
  2. The church was located in the city of _____________, Alabama.
  3. The tragedy resulted in the loss of _____________ young girls who were getting ready for Sunday school.
  4. Civil rights leaders used the church as a _____________ to plan marches like the Children’s Crusade.
  5. This event was so powerful that it helped pass the _____________ of 1964, a law that made segregation illegal.

Word Bank: Headquarters | Civil Rights Act | September 15, 1963 | Four | Birmingham

 

Multiple Choice Questions

Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question:

  1. What city was the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in?
    • a) Atlanta
    • b) Birmingham
    • c) Montgomery
    • d) Selma
  2. How many young girls lost their lives in the bombing?
    • a) Three
    • b) Five
    • c) Four
    • d) Two
  3. What important law was passed partly because of the church bombing?
    • a) Voting Rights Act
    • b) Civil Rights Act
    • c) Bill of Rights
    • d) Emancipation Proclamation
  4. What was the church used for during the civil rights movement?
    • a) A restaurant
    • b) A store
    • c) A headquarters for planning marches
    • d) A library
  5. On what date did the bombing occur?
    • a) July 4, 1776
    • b) January 1, 1960
    • c) September 15, 1963
    • d) October 31, 1963

 

Open-Ended Questions

Answer the following questions in complete sentences:

  1. Why do you think the 16th Street Baptist Church was important to the civil rights movement?
  2. How did the bombing change the way people thought about segregation and civil rights?
  3. What can we learn from remembering the story of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing?

General English Quiz

Reading - ESL

1. Circle the words that are different.

 

General Quiz

A. Circle the words that are different.
1   boots      scarf      shoes

2   cardigan      jumper      skirt

3   dress      jeans      leggings

4   coat      jacket      shorts

5   cap      socks      hat

6   tie      tracksuit      trainers

 

B. Complete the sentences with the adjectives below.

dark      long      plain      short-sleeved      smart      tight

  I’m wearing a dress to my job interview because I need to look ……………………….

  You have to wear ………………………. trousers to the restaurant. You can’t wear shorts.

  This jacket is ………………………. It isn’t very comfortable.

  Wear a ………………………. shirt to the barbecue. It’s a beautiful day.

  People in my country usually wear ………………………. colours in the winter and lighter colours in the summer.

6   I’m looking for a ………………………. white T-shirt to wear under this jumper.

 

C. Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.

  My brother is a female male model.

  That photo is fake real. You haven’t really got blue eyes.

  It’s an ordinary a special day, so I’m going to the hairdresser’s in the morning.

  Kate hasn’t really got fair hair. It isn’t her artificial natural colour.

 

D. Complete the sentences with the negative form of the adjectives below.

friendly      happy      kind      necessary      tidy      usual

1   Those children are very …………………… They say bad things to people who are different from them.

2   Lily is …………………… with her new haircut. It’s very short.

3   I think make-up is …………………… I prefer to look natural.

4   The shop assistants are very …………………… in that shop. I never buy my clothes there.

5   Sam can’t find his favourite T-shirt. His room’s very ……………………

6   My cousin’s clothes are …………………… She often makes them herself.

 

E. Complete the dialogues with the words below.

afraid     busy     cool     fancy     how     idea     let’s     love     shall     sounds

Dialogue 1

Chloe   Do you 1……………………. Playing tennis this afternoon?

Poppy   I’m 2……………………. I can’t. I’m going swimming with my sister.

Chloe   What about tomorrow afternoon?

Poppy   Yes, I’d 3……………………. to. 4……………………. I book a tennis court?

Chloe   Great 5…………………….!

Dialogue 2

Mark   6……………………. Go to the new burger bar tomorrow.

Sean   Sorry. I’m 7……………………. I’m going to the beach with my cousins.

Mark   8……………………. about going bowling in the evening?

Sean   That 9……………………. fun.

Mark   Come to my house at 7.30. We can go together.

Sean   10…………………….

 

 

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