Civil Rights Flashcards
(14 cards)
Who refused to gave up their bus seat to a white man after it filled up.
Rosa Parks
Who was a social worker that advocated for afrcian-americans to show “their roots”
Stokely Carmichael
Who is the priest that used gentle protests and advocated for peace.
Martin Luther King
Who is the slightly less peaceful Muslim and Black Rights activist who was for usage of martial arts.
Malcolm X
Which city had a bus protest?
Montgomery, Alabama
Who attended Mississippi University, faced abuse and had the army protecting him at all times?
James Meredith
What method of transportation was used as an alternative for bus during the protest?
Taxi/Cars/Bicycle/Walking
Where did MLK preach his famous speech?
Washington, D.C
When did MLK gave his speech?
August 28 1963
When was Malcolm X killed?
February 21, 1965
What was the motivation behind the killing of Malcolm X?
Internal conflict between Malcolm X and nation of islam
When was MLK killed?
April 4, 1968
What was the motivation behind the killing of MLK?
Racism opposition
What impact did the civil rights movement make?
Reshaped USA’s view on race, became a catalyst for other movements.
