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1.    Go to pbs.org or do a search (do not use Wikipedia) about the Freedom Riders and fully answer these questions.  Cite your source(s).

 

a.    Who were the Freedom Riders?

b.   What was their purpose?

c.    Was their purpose effective and did they achieve their goals?

d.   Are there any implications for them today?

e.    How did the sentiment of the nation support or oppose them?

f.     Would you be a Freedom Rider, explain why and/or why not?  What risks would you take for equality?

g.    What type of impact does knowing this historical event have on you?