Early Civil Rights Movement 1955-1963 : Barriers Faced In This Period Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What was the average wage of a white person compared to a black person in Montgomery Alabama?
A
1730 dollars compared to 970 dollars
2
Q
When did states prohibit inter racial marriage ?
How many states did this ?
A
1958
24 states
3
Q
Who the name of the 14year old boy who was lynched after reportedly flirting with a white woman ?
When did this happen ?
A
Emmett till
1955
4
Q
What was the 1896 supreme court ruling named Plessy V Ferguson ?
A
Separation was legal in what was known as separate but equal
5
Q
How many white people could vote in the south compared to black people
A
65% white
25% black
6
Q
How much did the state of Carolina spend on the education of white children compared to black children in 1949 ?
A
Average of $179 compared to $49
