Linda Brown
Rosa Parks
Martin Luther King Jr
Cesar Chavez
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She was a plaintiff in "Brown-vs-Board of Education, which effectively ended segragation in public schools.
What is Linda Brown most famous for?
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In 1955, she refused to give up her seat and move to the back of the bus, which was required by law at that time.
What is Rosa Parks famous for?
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He was the most influential civil rights leader in U.S. history.
Who was Martin Luther King, Jr?
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He lead some of the first Grape Picker strikes in CA in the 1970's.
What is Cesar Chavez known for?
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Women did not have equal access to jobs as men.
Did men and women always have equal access to jobs?
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Topeka, KA
What city did Linda Brown live in?
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Montrgomery, AL
What city did Rosa Parks live in when she did not give up her seat on the bus?
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Marches, sit-ins, and boycotts
What are some of the non-violent protests MLK lead?
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1) Better wages 2) Improved working conditions
What was Cesar Chavez trying to obtain by striking?
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Sandra Day O'Conner
Who was the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice?
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7
How many other families also sued the Topeka Board-of-Education?
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She was arrested.
What happened to Rosa Parks when she didn't give up her seat?
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Nobel Peace Prize.
What world renowned prize was awarded to MLK for his peaceful protests?
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United Farm Workers Union
What did the organizaion Cesar Chavez eventually become?
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1981
What year was Sandra Day O'Conner sworn into the U.S. Supreme Court?
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled "Separate-but-Equal" had no place in public education.
How did the Supreme Court rule regarding "Separate-but-equal"?
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They boycotted public transportation (busses).
What did other African American's do when Rosa Parks was arrested?
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He was assinated in 1968.
How did MLK die?
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Laws were changed in 1970 that provided better wages and working conditions.
Did Cesar Chavez ever achieve the change in laws he was seeking?
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Geraldine Ferraro
Who was the first female Vice Presidential candidate?
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Thurgood Marshall
Who was Linda Brown's lawyer, who later became a Supreme Court Justice?
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To avoid using, buying, or dealing with a person, organization, or country as an expression of protest.
What does boycott mean?
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Austin does - - 19th street is now called "Martin Luther King" street.
Does your town have a steet named after MLK?
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1st street in Austin, TX, is named after Cesar Chavez.
Does your town have a steet named after Cesar Chavez?
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1) Businesses 2) Health and Medical Care 3) Education
What laws changed in 1975 that helped American Indians?
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