Freedom Rides Legacy

This informational reading worksheet explores the long-term significance of the 1961 Freedom Rides in challenging segregation in interstate travel. The passage details how nonviolent activists endured mob violence, arrests, and national attention that pressured the Kennedy administration to enforce desegregation laws. Students answer comprehension questions that highlight the role of federal power, media coverage, and collective action in advancing civil rights. The activity develops historical literacy and reinforces key themes of courage and systemic change.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – U.S. History: Civil Rights Movement and Federal Policy

English Language Arts – Reading Informational Text: Main Idea and Supporting Evidence

Social Studies – Nonviolent Protest and Government Response

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking and Inference Skills

This worksheet is part of our Civil Rights Movement collection.