1. How did choosing to serve a sentence at Parchman Farm rather than pay a fine illustrate the Freedom Riders' intentions?
2. The Washington Post labeled the ICC decision a " Robert Kennedy victory"
3. What does the story of the Freedom Riders suggest about the role of citizens in shaping democracy?
4. Why was Gandhi's example so inspirational to African Americans?
5. Why do you think that the nonviolent approach was successful?
6. What were the differences in the strategies of the NAACP and CORE?
7. Why was training in nonviolent direct action required?
8. Do you think the Freedom Rides were more effective than court decisions in ending illegal discrimination? Was there a place for both strategies?