Section 2 Flashcards
(9 cards)
John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy was born into a wealthy family in 1917 he was elected into the House of Representatives at age 29 and then into the senate six years later. He was elected president of the
Freedom rides
A series of protest in witch black and white bus riders traveled together on segregated bus stations .
March on Washington
A massive demonstration of fromcivil right by marching in front of the Lincoln statue
Civil rights act of 1964
This act banned segregation in public places
Lyndon B Johnson
Lyndon b Johnson was aware in as president after Kennedy was asasinated and followed through with his work
Voting rights ac of 1965
This law gave the federal government new powers to protect African Americans when they registered to vote
Black power
Movement witch called for African American independence
Great society
His program of domestic reforms that president Johnson called the great society.
Malcom X
A big part of the civil rights movement Malcom X incuriged African Americans to be proud of of they are. And he believed that equality is what needs to happen no matter what even violence