civil rights acts
What was the montgomery bus boycott?
the earliest organized event by African Americans to fight segregation
what year did the constitution convention meet?
1787
what is cracking?
spreading voters of one type over many districts where they will comprise minorities that are unable to influence elections
what are civil liberties
the personal guarantees and freedoms that cannot be abridged by law
who is thomas jefferson?
author of the declaration of independence
What were freedom riders?
Their goal was to force the integration of interstate travel facilities
What city did it meet in?
philadelphia
what is gerrymandering?
drawing of legislative boundaries to benefit a party or group
what are antifederalists?
people who pushed for a bill of rights to be added to the constitution
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
the 3 unalienable rights
by 1965 the civil rights movement turned its attention to what geographical area of the country?
the north
Who was the president of the meeting?
george washington
what is a census?
a periodic and official count of a countrys population
What is due process?
ensures fair procedures when the government passes laws restricting individuals
What was Common Sense?
a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine
This movement called for black pride and for african americans to take control of their political and economic lives
black power
how many men signed the constitution?
39
What is a congressional district?
the geographic area that is served by one member in the house of reps
which two amendments provide due process protections?
fifth and fourteenth
Olive Branch petition
last attempt to find peace with england
Who called for the "ballot of the bullet"
malcom x
how many states were represented by the signers?
12
what is incumbent?
the person already holding an elective office
what is the establishment cause?
directs the national government not to sanction an official religion
what does independence mean?
to be free from control or support