The Civil Rights Movement-Events Flashcards
(8 cards)
What happened to Emmett Till that shocked the country?
He was a 14-year-old Black boy killed in 1955. His death made people see how bad racism was.
What did Rosa Parks do, and why did it matter?
Activist who sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott by refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger.
What was the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
A 1955–56 protest against segregated buses, where black people wouldn’t ride on buses, that helped launch Martin Luther King Jr.’s leadership. Showing how strong non-violent protests can be.
What were the sit-ins about?
– Non-violent protests at segregated lunch counters, led by Black students to demand equal rights.
Who were the Freedom Riders and what did they do?
Interracial bus journeys through the South to challenge segregation in transport.
What was the Children’s March?
A peaceful protest by young people in Birmingham, met with violent police response, gaining national attention
Why was the March on Washington important?
1963 protest where MLK gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech calling for racial equality.
What happened in the Selma marches?
1965 marches demanding voting rights; led to the Voting Rights Act.
