11 and 12 Flashcards
- Supreme Court cases that struck down the policy of
separate but equal and mandated the desegregation of public schools.
Brown v. Board of education
Civil rights organization by college students that
urged non-violent protests to gain integration; the group became more militant in the late
Student non-violent coordinating committee (SNCC)
an organization that determined how Georgians felt about integrating
school systems, with two choices: to close the schools or to integrate them. Most Georgians
chose to close the schools rather than integrate them
Sibley commission
an organized civil rights protest led by the Student Non-Violent
Coordinating Committee, whose primary objective was to desegregate the city of Albany,
Georgia, and the surrounding community
Albany Movement
A form of protest where demonstrators occupy seats and refuse to move.
Sit-in
Federal legislation that forbade discrimination based on race and sex in
hiring, firing, and promotion. Integrated all facilities in the United States (such as hotels, waiting
rooms, restaurants, and movie theaters).
Civil rights act of 1964
Controversial flag that flew over Georgia from 1956-2001. The flag was
controversial due to the flag’s prominent Confederate Battle emblem.
1956 state flag
Important civil rights leader who won the Nobel Peace Prize. He
focused on non-violent protest. Helped organize the March on Washington for Jobs and
Freedom in 1963. King gave his famous “I Have a dream” speech, one of the most famous
speeches in American history.
Martin Luther King Jr (MLK)
a leader in the Civil Rights movement; leader of the Student Non-Violent
Coordinating Committee; U.S. Representative (1986-present).
John Lewis
the famous jobs and civil rights march led by Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr.; the famous “I Have a Dream” speech was given at the march.
March on Washington (1963)
Was created in 1957 in Montgomery, Alabama
in reaction to the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who was living in
Montgomery at the time, the organization was supported by Southern religious leaders.
The southern Christian leadership conference (SCLC)
One of the last openly segregationist politicians in Georgia (Governor). In
1967 he appointed many African-Americans to positions in state offices and worked with prison
reform, yet he maintained his Ideas on segregation until his death.
Lester maddox
The act of joining with others and refusing to buy, sell, or use something.
(Montgomery Bus Boycott)
Boycott
A tactic (used only in the Senate) to delay or stop voting on a bill by making long
speeches or debates.
Filibuster
- First Black mayor of Atlanta from 1973-1981 and again from 1990-1994,
Jackson was instrumental in providing more contract work to black-owned businesses and
expanding Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport
Maynard jackson
He was elected as Georgia’s first African-American or Black Congressman
since Reconstruction. He was an important civil rights leader who served as U.S. ambassador to
the United Nations and Mayor of Atlanta; was also instrumental in bringing the 1996 Olympic
Games to Atlanta.
Andrew’s young
- Only United States President from Georgia; also, a Georgia state senator and
governor, and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize
Jimmy carter
the Olympic Games are an international athletic event that occurs
every four years; the 1996 Olympic Games were awarded to Atlanta and the state of Georgia;
Georgia has benefited economically due to the games.
1996 Olympic Games
Georgia has become one of the state’s largest industries. Because of the great
geographic diversity in the state, over 100 million visitors traveled to Georgia’s mountains,
beaches, and major cities with unique attractions.
Tourism
Finally, under construction after a 15-year study
to determine the impact on the economy of Georgia and the nation. Savannah’s port is the
fourth-busiest container port in the U. S. and is the fastest-growing port moving 20,000
containers every single day.
The Savannah harbor expansion project (Shep)
Rapidly becoming a major player in Georgia industry. Due to encouraging
financial incentives, the diversity of locations for filming, and growing production resources and
professional support, Georgia is the destination in the southeast for film production.
Film industry
A tax deduction or exemption that encourages economic activity
Tax incentive
