Civil Rights/ Segregation leaders
Georgia governor from 1967-1971. A populist Southern democrat, this man was a staunch segregationist who did not support civil rights.
Who was Lester maddox?
This was established as an act to gauge public opinion on desegregation of Georgia public schools in 1960, and to avoid conflict between the state and federal government.
Why was the the Sibley commission established?
Why were protests held during the civil rights movement?
To gain public attention and advocate for desegregation and rights for African Americans.
In 1954, US supreme court ruled that sanctioned segregation of public school was deemed unconstitutional, as it violated the 14th amendment. The case was fueled by desegregation issues in Wichita, Kansas.
What was the Brown vs Board of education?
This item was controversial because it represented resistance to the desegregation of public schools for over 40 years.
What was the 1956 Georgia state flag?
Minister, activist, philosopher, and prominent civil rights leader who led many protests while advocating for civil rights and freedom for African Americans.
Who was Martin Luther King Jr?
A group of African Americans who worked to organize peaceful protests for civil rights, which resulted in interfering forces of extreme violence. The group also engaged in sit ins, boycotts, and marches
The largest civil rights protest in history. It was held in front of the Washington Monument in 1963. The protest was a March for freedom and civil rights for African Americans. Martin Luther King Jr gave his "I have a dream" speech at this protest
March on Washington
How did Georgia respond to the Brown vs Board of education?
Georgia initially opposed the decision of the Brown Vs Board of education ruling. Georgia schools became desegregated, even after the state passed laws to close integrated schools.
Why was Georgia's flag changed in 1956?
It went against desegregation policies sparked by the Brown vs Board of education
Civil rights leader who fought for justice and civil rights through legislation, vote registration, and peaceful, non violent protests.
Who was John Lewis?
A desegregation group led by Martin Luther King. It was established as a result of the Montgomery bus boycott, where African Americans refused to use public transportation due to segregation. The group also engaged in Sit ins and promoted black voter registration.
A protest held in Albany, Ga, from 1961 to 1962. It was sought to protest and end racial segregation. The protest was a collaboration between local activists, along with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Commitee (SNCC) and the Southern Christain Leadership Conference (SCLC)
Albany movement
This act was initiated in 1964 to outlaw segregation in public places and enact civil rights for all Americans regardless of identity or race.
Who violated the civil rights act by refusing to allow African Americans to eat at his resturant?
Lester maddox
Who would a member of the KU KLUX KLAN have MOST likely supported?
Lester Maddox
This group was formed in support of Georgia's reaction to the supreme court ruling in the Brown vs Board of education
What did the Sibley commission support?
This protest was considered successful because it succeeded in securing legislation for civil rights
March on Washington
This act was legislated to phohibit federal desegregation in voting
What was the voting act of 1965?
This group was controversial because it went against federal legislation which enacted civil rights laws, as a result of the Brown Vs Board of education.
Sibley commission
Who likely would have been considered the MOST prominent leader during the Civil Rights Movement?
Martin Luther King Jr?
Who was deemed the leader of the SNCC in 1963?
John Lewis
This civil rights protest was considered unsuccessful because it advocated for too many areas of segregation at once and did not aquire much attention
What was the Albany movement?
Why was the civil rights act iniciated?
Congress was under pressure to end segregation and aquire rights for African Americans as a result of protests and violence in the south during the civil rights movement.
Which group of people were not allowed to vote before the voting rights act?
African Americans