Civil Rights Flashcards
1
Q
What were often referred to as long hot summers?
A
Long hot summers were a period spanning over 3 years which riots began taking place in urban areas due to low standards of living.
2
Q
Where did these riots take place?
A
In New York, La, Chicago and Detroit
3
Q
When did these riots take place?
A
In 1964,1965,1966 and 1967
4
Q
When did the Chicago race riots take place?
A
3rd of August 1919
5
Q
Who was the leader of the SCLC?
A
Martin Luther King Jr
