Vocabulary
The way in which states draw up political districts based on changes in population
What is Reapportionment?
In 1954, this case made segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
With the support of labor, feminine activists won this passage that, in most cases, outlawed paying men more than women for the same job.
What is the Equal Pay Act of 1963?
"I penned the 'Letter for a Birmingham Jail' in defense of nonviolent protest?"
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
Segregation by custom and tradition
What is De Facto Segregation?
In 1962, this case established that federal courts can hear lawsuits seeking to force state authorities to redraw electoral districts.
What is Baker v. Carr?
Gave the federal government broad power to prevent racial discrimination in a number of areas. Specifically, segregation is illegal in places of public accommodations.
What is the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
"Who would have guessed that my refusal to give up my bus seat would help launch the civil rights movement?"
Who is Rosa Parks?
A jellied gasoline that explodes on contact.
What is Napalm?
In 1961, this case stated that unlawfully seized evidence is inadmissible at trial.
What is Mapp v. Ohio?
Ensured African Americans' right to vote.
What is the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
"After leaving prison, I joined the Black Muslims and changed my last name to 'X' in honor of my slave ancestors."
Who is Malcolm Little?
The belief that men and women should be equal politically, economically, and socially.
What is feminism?
In 1966, this case stated that police must inform suspects of their rights during the arrest process.
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
Directed school districts to set up classes for immigrants in their own language as they were learning English.
What is the Bilingual Education Act of 1968?
"I took aggressive legal action in order to actively support the civil rights movement."
Who is Robert F. Kennedy?
The practice of teaching immigrant students in their own language while they also learned English.
What is bilingualism?
In 1963, this case banned Bible readings in different schools.
What is Abington School District v. Schempp?
Required the president to inform Congress of any commitment of troops abroad within 48 hours and to withdraw them in 60 to 90 days unless Congress approves.
What is the War Powers Act of 1973?
"My promotion to general in World War II broke a color barrier in the armed forces."
Who is Benjamin O. Davis, Sr.?