American Cilvil Rights Flashcards
(12 cards)
What was the significance of Plessy vs Ferguson?
It was a landmark Supreme Court case that upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the ‘separate but equal’ doctrine.
This case was decided in 1896.
What event is associated with Emmett Till?
Emmett Till was murdered in 1955, which became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.
What was the Little Rock crisis?
The Little Rock crisis occurred in 1957 when nine African American students were prevented from entering a racially segregated high school.
What were the Freedom Rides?
The Freedom Rides were a series of bus trips in 1961 to challenge segregation in the southern United States.
What was the significance of Brown vs Board of Education?
This 1954 Supreme Court case declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students unconstitutional.
What were the Greensboro sit-ins?
The Greensboro sit-ins were a series of nonviolent protests against racial segregation at lunch counters in 1960.
This movement was initiated by four African American college students.
What was the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a political and social protest campaign against racial segregation on public transit in Montgomery, Alabama, which lasted from 1955 to 1956.
What was the March on Washington?
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place in 1963, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.
What was the significance of Selma?
Selma was the site of a series of marches in 1965 that aimed to secure voting rights for African Americans.
What did the Voting Rights Act accomplish?
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed to eliminate barriers to voting for African Americans.
What was the Civil Rights Act?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Who were the Black Panthers?
The Black Panthers were a revolutionary socialist organization founded in 1966 that aimed to combat police brutality and promote social justice.
