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12 Cards in this Set
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In what year did slavery officially end in the USA? |
1865 |
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How did some people in the southern states try to justify segregation? |
Everything was supposed to be “separate but equal” |
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Why was Brown versus Board and important event? |
Ended segregation in schools |
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Who was the key figure in the Montgomery Bus Boycott ? |
Rosa Parks |
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Why was the Montgomery Bus Boycott an important event? |
First mass protest of black Americans, encouraged others to get involved in the Civil Rights movement. |
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What was the name of the school in Arkansas where 9 African American students were stopped from entering? |
Little Rock High School |
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Why were the Freedom rides so important for the Civil Rights movement? |
People were shocked by what they saw, gained publicity for the CRM |
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Were Martin Luther Kings methods violent or non violent? |
Non violent |
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How many people were part of the March on Washington? |
250,000 |
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Why was the March on Washington important? |
King gave the iconic “I have a dream” speech, put pressure on the president to pass the Civil Rights Act. |
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What 2 acts were passed because of the Civil Rights Movement? |
1964 Civil Rights Act, 1965 Voting Rights Act |
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Why did some people join the Black Power Movement? |
They were frustrated that living conditions were still poor, still unequal |
