AA black power most important factor Flashcards
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political agree .1
The influence of BP on political civil right can be seen as important due to MX establishing the OAAU who aimed to make every unregistered voter an independent one. This was also supported by the actions of the black panthers who set up voter registration programs in attempts improved AA rights.
political agree limitations.1
Despite positive aims, OAAU was short lived due to MX death and membership peaked at only 900.
The movement also failed to make an significant long lasting impact and instead resulted in serious white backlash
Political against.1
Instead the own actions of AA using non-violent activism was far more important.
MLK in his Selma campaign which led to significant legislation which proved monumental such as VRA 1965. This officially gave AA the vote and saw federal oversight over voting registers to ensure they were being allowed to vote.
Political against 1.1
NAACP were responsible for very significant improvements in political rights by fighting legal battles.
Quinn vs US 1915, outlawed the ‘grandfather clause’.
Smith vs Alwright 1944, outlawed white primary in Texas, registered AA went from 2% -12% between 1940-47 in Texas.
political against 2
It can also be argued that actions of FG were important
15th amendment- granted suffrage to AA by 1872 elections 12% of office was held by AA. However, loophole + voting qualifications diminished any progress Williams vs Mississipi 1898 resulted in AA vote 190,000 - 8000 in 2 years.
political against 2.1
AA in poverty were supported and ensured they would be able to vote. 24th Amendment, ensured rights of citizens should not be denied by failure to pay the poll tax. This shows FG had a significant role in the development of AA rights as it was the first time the needs to AA in poverty were provided for
economic agree 1
BP can be argued as important
due to black panthers providing free breakfast clubs for needy children.
furthermore BP also saw the introduction of DRUM which was a powerful network of militant black workers who were responsible for wildcat strikes at the Chystler Dodge plant in 1968. BP also inspired waves of strikes in the late 1960s. from 1967 to 1974 there were 5200 strikes a year.
economic agree limitations
the movements were still very localized and failed to make any tangible long term change
economic against 1
The own actions of AA in non violent activism can be argued as more significant
A Philip Randolph had the most success in improving economic civil rights. Actions of applying pressure to Roosevelt led to the establishment of A fair employment practices commission.
results in 25% increase in those working in iron and steel industries. and Employed in government services 50,000- 200,000.
However, it can be argued that Randolph’s success rooted from the climates of an inter war.
economic against 2
social agree. 1
MX established the OUUA who
