Vocab Ch. 28 Sec. 2 Flashcards
1
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John F. Kennedy
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Elected president in 1960, youngest president.
2
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Freedom rides
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Protests in which black and white bus riders traveled together.
3
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March on Washington
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A massive demonstration for civil rights.
4
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Lyndon B. Johnson
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Vice President for Kennedy in 1960. Became president in 1963 when Kennedy was assassinated.
5
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Civil rights act
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Banned segregation in public places, and outlawed discrimination.
6
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Voting rights act
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Protected African American voting rights.
7
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Great society
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Program of domestic reforms rests on abundance and liberty for all.
8
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Black power
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Movement which called for African American independence.
9
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Malcom X
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Helped inspire the black power movement.
