greensboro sit in (1960)

• When did the Greensboro sit-in begin?


  1st February 1960
• What happened on 2nd February 1960 during the Greensboro sit-in?


  25 black students arrived and sat at the lunch counter
• How did the number of students involved in the Greensboro sit-in change by 4th February 1960?


  It grew to over 300 students
• What role did CORE and SNCC play in the Greensboro sit-ins?


  They sent people to train students in non-violent protest tactics
• Why was the Greensboro sit-in significant in making civil rights progress?


  • Gained favorable news coverage
  • Attracted around 50,000 protestors by April 1960
  • Open to media and public visibility
  • Led to demonstrations across the country
  • Encouraged white southerners to join the movement
• What year did the Greensboro sit-in occur?

  1960
• On what date did the Greensboro sit-in begin?

  February 1
• How many students initially participated in the Greensboro sit-in?

  Four
• What was the main reason the four students went to Woolworth's?

  To have lunch at the segregated counter
• What happened to the students at the lunch counter?

  They were refused service
• How did the number of participants change by February 4?

  It increased to over 300 students
• How did the Greensboro sit-in gain publicity?

  The press publicized the protest
• What was the significance of the mixed group participating in the sit-in?

  It showed white support against segregation
• What tactics were taught to the protesters by CORE and SCLC?

  Non-violent protest tactics
• What was the name of the student group set up during the meetings?

  Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)
• How did civil rights groups contribute to the sit-ins?

  They helped spread the protest rapidly
• How many people participated in the protests by the end?

  50,000 people
• Why were sit-ins considered a direct challenge to segregation?

  They were visible and confrontational
• How did the media respond to the sit-ins?

  Coverage was mainly supportive
• How did the Greensboro sit-in influence other protests?

  It spread to the North and included diverse participants
• What was the outcome for Woolworth's lunch counter?

  They ended segregation at their diner
• What was a significant factor in the success of the protests?

  Determination of the protesters
• How did the sit-in protesters avoid reacting to provocation?

  They were trained in non-violent tactics
• What were the key features of the Greensboro sit-in protests?

  • Started with four students
  • Grew to 50,000 participants
  • Involved diverse age groups and races
  • Non-violent protest tactics taught
  • Significant media support
  • Resulted in ending segregation at Woolworth's
• What were the impacts of the Greensboro sit-in on civil rights movements?

  • Inspired similar protests nationwide
  • Led to the formation of SNCC
  • Increased involvement of white supporters
  • Highlighted the effectiveness of grassroots activism
• How did civil rights groups contribute to the effectiveness of the protests?

  They helped spread the protest rapidly
• How many people ultimately participated in the sit-ins?

  50,000 people
• Why were sit-ins considered a direct challenge to segregation?

  They were visible and confrontational
• What was the outcome of the Greensboro sit-in regarding Woolworth's policies?

  They ended segregation at their diner
• What was a significant factor in the success of the protests?

  Determination of the protesters
• What was the impact of the sit-ins on other protests across the country?

  They inspired similar protests nationwide
• How did the sit-in protests differ from boycotts?

  They were a direct challenge to segregation
• What was the significance of the sit-in protests in the context of civil rights movements?

  They marked a youth-led movement against segregation
• What was the role of negative publicity in the protests' success?

  It pressured businesses to change policies
• Did the Greensboro sit-in require Supreme Court involvement to succeed?

  No, it succeeded without Supreme Court involvement
• What was the overall significance of the Greensboro sit-in?

  It was a pivotal moment in civil rights activism