Civil Rights Flashcards
(10 cards)
Who was Thurgood Marshall?
Grandchild of a slave, joined NAACP in 1936, successfully challenged Plessy v. Ferguson. Marshall had an outspoken approach towards civil rights leaders with an aggressive strategy and achieved many other legal victories.
Marshalls had an outspoken approach towards civil rights leaders with an aggressive strategy and achieved many other legal victories.
What role did Phillip Randolph play in civil rights?
Editor for the radical black magazine The Messenger, spoke out against US participation in WWII, used Cold War to pressure Truman to desegregate
He also organized the March on Washington in 1963.
What significant actions did Adam Clayton Powell take?
Led successful boycott against New York bus companies that employed whites in 1938, elected to Congress in 1944, re-elected to House of Representatives 16 times
In the 1960s, he aligned with the black power movement.
What was the significance of Truman’s actions in civil rights?
Promoted the Journey of Reconciliation against segregation, Executive Order to desegregate military, legal challenges by Houston and Marshall in 1948
Notable cases include Shelley v. Kramer for housing victory.
What was the Journey of Reconciliation?
Organized by CORE in April 1947, involved 8 white and 8 black individuals traveling through Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Kentucky
Participants were arrested and jailed repeatedly, generating substantial media coverage about desegregation.
What was the outcome of Shelley v. Kramer?
A legal victory concerning housing segregation
This case contributed to increasing donations to the NAACP.
True or False: Truman faced opposition from Dixiecrats who were racists.
True
What did de facto segregation refer to during Truman’s presidency?
Segregation that exists in practice, even if not legally sanctioned
This term highlights the challenges in addressing racial inequality beyond laws.
Who were key legal challengers during Truman’s civil rights efforts?
Robert Carter, Charles Houston, Thurgood Marshall
Their efforts were pivotal in legal victories against segregation.
What challenges did Truman face regarding civil rights?
Opposition from Dixiecrats, Republicans, and issues of state rights over federal authority
Truman’s stance was complicated by his own background and the political climate.
