Question

5. Gwen Webb says, "A lot of people thought the kids were going to get hurt, but the reality was that we were born black in Alabama and we were going to get hurt if we didn't do something" What did she mean by this?

6. The children left the church in waves of 50. What do you think this strategy accomplished?
7. Why were the kids told to say they were 15 years old when they were arrested? Did it work?

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5. Gwen Webb is saying that as black children growing up in Alabama, they were constantly at risk of being hurt due to the racism and discrimination present in their society. By participating in the Children's Crusade and standing up against segregation, they were taking a risk, but they were already at risk simply because of the color of their skin.

6. Leaving the church in waves of 50 allowed for a more organized and coordinated protest. It also may have provided some protection and support for the children, as they were able to move in larger groups rather than individually. This strategy also ensured that there was a continuous presence of protesters outside the church, increasing the impact and visibility of the protest.

7. The kids were told to say they were 15 years old when they were arrested in order to avoid being sent to the harsher adult jail facilities. This strategy worked for some of the children, as they were sent to juvenile detention centers instead. However, others were still sent to adult facilities, highlighting the injustices and risks faced by the young protesters.