Post World War 2 And Civil Rights Flashcards
(24 cards)
When was the Brown vs Board of Education case?
1954
What ruled that segregated schools were illegal?,
Supreme Court in Brown vs Board of Education
Where did Martin Luther King give his “I have a dream” speech?
March on Washington
What did King believe in to achieve his goals?
Non-violence
Where did The Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) protested in?
Albany Movement
What was the focus of the Albany Movement?
to integrate interstate BUS station and TRAIN station waiting rooms in Albany,GA
What made SEGREGATION in all public places illegal?
Civil Rights Act in 1964
Who were the first African-American students at the University of Georgia?
CHARLAYNE HUNTER and HAMILTON HOLMES
Why did companies move to Atlanta?
mild CLIMATE, cheap labor(few UNIONS), low TAXES, the development of air-CONDITIONING and the excellent transportation system(airport, highways, seaports)
Why did the number of farmers decline?
Machines were developed to do their work, the G.I. BILL gave more opportunities away from the farm and SYNTHETIC fibers were being used instead of cotton
Where did people move to?
From rural farming areas to urban cities
Who was as leader of racial moderation in Atlanta including the integration of lunch counters?
Mayor William Hartsfield
Who helped Atlanta become an AVIATION hub?
Mayor William Hartsfield
Who hired eight African-American POLICE officers?
Mayor William Hartsfield
Who was the mayor of Atlanta responsible for bringing professional athletic teams to the city?
Ivan Allen
Who also ended SEGREGATION in city government?
Ivan Allen
Who removed the colored and white SIGNS from city hall?
Ivan Allen
Who integrated the FIRE department and hired more African-Americans for the police force?
Ivan Allen
Who was the first governor of Georgia to serve a term of four years?
Ellis Arnall
Who gave the right to vote to eighteen-year olds in Georgia?
Ellis Arnall
Who also abolished the poll tax and helped restore the accreditation of the University of Georgia?
Ellis Arnall
Who was the first African-American mayor of Atlanta who expanded the airport?
Maynard Jackson
Who was an African-American leader in education and a mentor for Martin Luther King?
Dr. Benjamin Mays
What ruled that “SEPARATE but equal” schools were unconstitutional?
Brown vs Board of Education in the Supreme Court
