History of black people in this country
What town was slavery first established at?
Jamestown
Racial segregation
These Laws Enforced Racial Segregation in the South ?
Jim Crow Laws
What does Martin Luther King Jr mean when he says "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere"?
It means if one person or group is treated unfairly, it can affect everyone and make society less fair.
How has black culture influence the modern society?
Fashion, Slang and Street Culture.
Name one place where black and whites were separated under Jim Crow laws
Schools, buses, bathrooms
This Woman Refused to Give Up Her Bus Seat in Montgomery, Alabama ?
How can unfair treatment of one person or group affect other people in society?
It can spread inequality, create division and make it easier for other to be treated unfairly too.
When did slavery start in the U.S.?
1756
who was arrested for sitting in a white only train car?
This Leader Promoted Non-Violent Protest During the Civil Rights Movement ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Name two civil rights that black social justice helps protect.
The right to vote and the right to be education or safely in the community.
What were the first genres of black culture music?
Spirituals and Work Songs
How did the supreme court rule in Plessy v. Ferguson
7-1 against Homer Plessy
Which President Signed Off on Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act ?
President Lyndon Johnson
Why is it important for people to stand up against injustice even if it doesn't affect them directly?
Because justice affects everyone and staying silent allows unfair treatment to continue and grow.
What year was slavery formally abolished?
1865
Which Supreme Court justice disagreed with Plessy v. Ferguson decision and believed laws should treat everyone equally?
John Marshall Harlan
This Event in 1963 Brought Thousands of People to Washington, D. C. to Demand Equal Rights ?
The March of Washington
Explain how ignoring injustice can make society worse for everyone.
Ignoring injustice allows unfair systems to continue