America 1970s : Black Nationalist Movement Flashcards

1
Q

Who was a famous member of the nation of Islam ?

A

Muhammed Ali
Malcom X

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2
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What was the SNCC

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The student non-violent coordinating committee - 1960

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3
Q

Who was Stokely Carmichael ?

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1966 - Leader of the SNCC - Made the SNCC more radical, talked about “black power”

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4
Q

When were the Race Riots ?

A

1965 - 67

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5
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Where did the race riots take place ?

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In the north as the south were still very racist

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6
Q

What were the most serious riots ?

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Watts riot : LA - 1965 - Over 30,000 protestors
Detroit riots : Detroit - 1967 - 7,000 arrests

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7
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What did the black nationalist movement achieve ?

A

Made clear the black community were unhappy with how they were treated

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