Important events
Reduced racial segregation in schools and events like the desegregation at Little Rock High School when the “Little Rock Nine” tried to attend.
What was the Mob at Little Rock High School?
This amendment eliminated Poll Taxes. Can not charge people to vote.
What is the 24th Amendment?
This person was important because they challenged desegregation in Arkansas and said the federal government didn’t have the authority to desegregate state schools.
Who is Orval Faubus?
Leaders enforced the use of nonviolence among those engaging in sit-ins and other protest activities.
What is SNCC?
The Equal Protection Clause allowed state governments to apply the “separate but equal” provision to public facilities. “Separate but equal” case that allowed states to keep minorities out of schools with whites
What was Plessy v. Ferguson?
To protest inequity and prejudice in the education system
What was the Chicano School Walkout?
This amendment gave all men the right to vote, no matter their race.
What is the 15th Amendment?
Feminist who launched the modern women’s movement with writing the Feminine Mystique.
Who is Betty Friedon?
Founded by W.E.B DuBois, Leaders of this group were known to work with existing laws and predominantly within the court system to increase the rights of African Americans.
What is NAACP?
Constitutional protections against unlawful searches & seizures were expanded
What was Mapp v. Ohio?
Martin Luther King's speech, using a non-violent way to talk to the people
What was the “I Have a Dream” Speech"?
This amendment abolished slavery.
What is the 13th Amendment?
Started the Montgomery Bus Boycott and continued activism long afterwards.
Who is Rosa Parks?
Group that advocated militant action to achieve its goals of equality. Members armed themselves and were willing to take necessary means to protect their homes and families. It was known for using armed patrols to protect neighborhoods. (Opposite Dr. King’s non-violent philosophy.
What is Black Panthers?
Reduced racial segregation in schools
What was Brown v. Board of Education?
To advocate for the civil and economic rights of African Americans
What was the March on Washington?
This amendment to the Constitution granted women the right to vote.
What is the 19th Amendment?
Instrumental in getting segregation in public schools outlawed.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
Engaged in nonviolent direct action, including sit-ins, boycotts, and freedom rides, to challenge segregation in public transportation, restaurants, and other public spaces.
What is CORE?
1st Amendment protection of the right to homeschool. Violated the Amish families’ right to free exercise of religion.The Court ruled that the individual liberty to worship freely outweighed the state's interest in forcing students to attend school. Amish families can homeschool!
What was Wisconsin v. Yoder?
Caused a political and social protest campaign against the policy of racial segregation on the public transit system of Montgomery
What was the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
No Law can restrict the rights of ANY citizen (or any race).
What is the 14th Amendment?
Led a boycott for migrant farmers to make their working conditions better.
Who is Cesar Chavez?
Founded in 1957 by Martin Luther King Jr, focused on organizing peaceful protests and demonstrations, particularly in the South, to challenge segregation and discrimination.
What is SCLC?
Federalism allows states to make laws for its state, and some states prohibited abortion. Many women challenged anti-abortion laws as a violation of their right to privacy. The Supreme Court agreed and overturned all state laws prohibiting abortion in the 1st 3 months.
What was Roe v. Wade?