In class we learned about and watched a video (The Children's March) about the how kids started a chain reaction within the Civil Rights Movement. In the video, it showed how kids came from everywhere to march in the streets of Birmingham, Alabama. It also showed how the kids wanted to go to jail so they could help out in the movement of the black race. The march of all the kids were successful but unfortunately, a little later four little girls (under the age of 14) were killed in a bombing of the church were the march was born.Even though it was a non-violent protest, what do you think would have happened if the police force of Birmingham decided to shoot and kill all (or even some) of the young protestors? How would that affect the city and its populaton? How would MLK's reputation have changed?
Ashley L. - 6th Hour 
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Even though it was a non-violent protest, what do you think would have happened if the police force of Birmingham decided to shoot and kill all (or even some) of the young protestors? How would that affect the city and its population? How would MLK's reputation have changed?
If the police force would’ve decided to make that unwise decision. Shoot or kill some of the young protesters I’m sure their would’ve been consequences. You have young children, and kids that were trying to make a difference in this cruel world. The fact that you would try and hurt, or harm them in any kind of way is just absurd. This would’ve effected the city greatly. I think the president would’ve got more involved with the protest. Either shutting it down in fear that no one else would get hurt. Or, giving it full support in hopes that one day segregation would end.
Martin L. King's reputation would made a turn for the worst. Unfortunately i think people would’ve started blaming him for their children’s death instead of the police. This would’ve been just and unfortunate scenario. All the kids were trying to was stand up for what was right.
Imani R.
#5 Hr.
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