Civil Rights Leaders
Which civil rights leader led the March on Washington and created the "I have a dream" speech
MLK Jr.
Who has rights in America?
Every person
In the PAST, democrats supported what two topics?
Slavery and State's Rights
What is an amendment?
A change to the constitution
Who ended slavery?
Abraham Lincoln
Where was Lyndon B. Johnson from?
What is your freedom to express your ideas and opinions called?
Freedom of Speech
Currently, Democrats support what two topics?
What is an interest group?
A group that tries to influence political decisions
How did MLK Jr. die?
He was assassinated
How did Lyndon B. Johnson improve Texas?
He passed the civil rights act
What is your freedom to go to church and worship as you want?
Freedom of Religion
How do interest groups effect government officials?
With money or power
What does segregation mean?
To separate (usually based on skin color)
What does separate but equal mean?
That facilities and spaces can be separated by ethnicity if they are "equal"
How did James L. Farmer improve Texas?
He held the freedom rides
Who made segregation illegal? (Hint: He passed the Civil Rights Act)
Lyndon B. Johnson
What are LULAC and MADD examples of?
Interest groups in Texas
What does it mean to lobby?
It means to try and persuade government officials to support your goals
How did Lulu Belle improve Texas?
She fought against Jim Crow laws
How did Ovetta Culp improve Texas?
She improved women's rights and access to politics
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments
What are the two main political parties?
Democrats and republicans
What is a Political Action Committee?
A group that raise and spend money for a candidate
What were the freedom rides?
People intentionally riding on busses in the wrong seat to oppose segregation