Leaders
Who is Martin Luther King Jr., and what is he known for?
He is a civil rights leader, and he is known for his "I Have a Dream" speech.
Who is Cesar Chavez?
A Mexican American labor leader and civil rights activist.
What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
It outlawed segregation in public accommodations, schools, and workplaces
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
it was a Supreme Court case to end segregation in schools
This year-long protest began after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a bus. What was this protest called?
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
What is Rosa Parks known for?
Refusing to surrender her seat to a white passenger.
Operation Wetback was a operation in 1954. What was it for?
It was a U.S. immigration law enforcement to deport undocumented Mexican
What year were women allowed to vote and which amendment is it?
its the 19th amendment and it was 1920
What is Plessy v. Ferguson?
it was a case in 1896 that created the "separate but equal"
Who is George H.W. Bush?
was the 41st president of the U.S.
Whos Malcolm X?
Was a powerful speaker who advocated for black empowerment.
Who is Sal Castro?
Known for her work in education, she was a leader in the 1968 East Los Angeles high school walkouts, known as the "Chicano Blowouts".
What are the Freedom Rides?
These 1961 bus rides were organized to test Supreme Court rulings banning segregated interstate bus travel.
What is Gideon v. Wainwright?
This 1963 landmark ruling established that the state must provide a lawyer to defendants who cannot afford one.
True or False: The ADA only applies to adults, not students in school?
False
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
He was the first African American Supreme Court justice in 1967
What is "Sí, se puede"?
The name for the farm labor movement slogan, commonly translated as "Yes, we can".
What is the 24th Amendment?
banned the use of poll taxes in federal elections
What is a slur?
its a derogatory word
What is John Lewis known for?
Leading civil rights protest
what are Destiny middle name?
Nicole