Resistance to upliftment
This event took place in 1964, when motel manager James Brock poured acid in a swimming pool during civil rights activist attempt to desegregation the motel.
What is the Monson Motor Lodge Wade- In?
This strike led to the establishment of Ethnic studies courses during the civil rights movement.
What is the Third World Liberation Front Strike?
This direct action protest was in response to the dehumanization black women faced on the the "Yellow Monsters".
What is the Montgomery Bus Boycott ?
Which case ended segregation in public schools?
This race leader was criticized for his belief in nonviolent direct action.
Who is Martin Luther King?
This event happened in September of 1963 after the March on Washington. Symbolizing retaliation to the efforts of civil rights activist. A bombing in Birmingham Alabama claiming the lives of 4 black girls.
What is the 16th Street Church Bombing ?
This protest brought national attention to the United States with images of police dogs & fire hoses being used against black protestors and eventually there was an agreement to end segregation in this city.
Birmingham Campaign 1963
What mass action protests led Pres. Kennedy to give his Civil Rights Address in 1964?
What is the Birmingham Campaign?
What is the March on Washington?
University of Alabama
As a result of all the events taking place during civil rights movement. This bill was signed outlawing discrimination in public places (hotels, restaurants, theaters, etc.) Forbade state & local government's from restricting access to public facilities based on race, color, religion, or national origin.
What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Who began the discussion on the dehumanization that occurred on the Montgomery Buses through the women's political council?
Jo Ann Robinson
This act of violence committed by the KKK and white supremacist's was in response to NAACP youth councils attempt to desegregate the downtown area in Florida through sit- in demonstrations. Charlie Griffin was also attacked and he was not even part of the protest.
What is Ax Handle Saturday?
Jacksonville, Florida Riot 1960
What are the four basic steps of nonviolent campaign according to Martin Luther King Jr. ?
Collection of Facts
Negotiation
Self Purification
Direct Action
This interracial protest led to desegregation on all public transportation.
What is the Freedom Rides 1961?
This Act prohibits States from using measures to "deny or abridge the right of any citizen of the United States to vote on account of race or color" , outlawed literacy test, allowed replacement of local registers with federal government works to prevent voter fraud.
What is the Voting Rights Act of 1965
This individual criticized the civil rights act of 1964 as it did not do anything to protect black lives against violence and murder or those supporting the civil rights movement.
Who is Malcom X?
This event highlights the the immense opposition white supremacist had to white individuals involvement with civil rights efforts. This act of violence took place after the Selma-to- Montgomery March and claimed the life of one civil rights worker.
What is the Journey of Reconciliation ?
This direct action movement organized by Bob Moses brought attention to voter registration efforts in Mississippi as many black individuals were still faced with literacy test, intimidation, and murder. Northern Volunteers established the Mississippi freedom Democratic Party to call attention to this problems and the lack of black registered voters in 1964.
What is the Freedom Summer?
Which court case ended segregation on public transportation in Alabama in 1956?
What is Browder v. Gale?
This individual was feared by the FBI as being "the Messiah" to unite the black community in black nationalist ideas. He was the Chairman of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party.
Who is Fred Hampton?
During the various attempts of voting campaigns in Alabama. This event led to the death of Jimmie Lee Jackson by a state trooper.
This case highlights the way that "white women's word" is taken to fullest extent of the law . Nine African American boys were accused of raping 2 white women & were sentenced to execution. They were all eventually released but after serving several years of wrongful imprisonment.
Who are the Scottsboro Boys?
This direct action protest was done to honor James Meredith, during this protest participants reached Jackson Mississippi and Stokely Carmichael discussed Black Power & a shift away from non-violence.
This executive order created the Presidents Committee on Civil Rights (PCCR), to investigate different cases of that involved people's civil rights being denied and to submit recommendations on how to improve and/or protect those rights.
What is the executive order 9808 of 1946?
This individual was shot during a single man march. A demonstration against white supremacist and against the fear of voter intimidations.
Who is James Meredith?