Chapter 19 Flashcards
Why was SNCC formed?
To give younger activists a voice make own decisions about priorites, tactics.
To achieve victory in the struggle for civil rights, MLK, encouraged what?
Non violent protest
Why did MLK target Birmingham?
Most segergated city
How did opponents of the civil rights movement feel after watching the brutality against protesters by the police?
Appalled by police violence
What did participants in the 1963 March on Washington hope to accomplish?
Convince Congress to pass civil rights legislation
What happened after congress passed the voting act?
Many African americans were elected to office at all levels
What did black power teach african americans to do?
Separate from white society and lead their own communities.
What did James Baldwin warn Americans in his writings?
African Americans were angry and tired of promises.
How did the national urban league help?
Helping newcomers to large cites and find homes and jobs.
In what way are CORE and SCLC alike?
Both wanted non violent protest
In what state did Freedom Riders encounter violent resistance?
Alabama
How did Kenedy respond to the riot over Merideths admission to the U of M?
Sent army troops to restore order, protect Merideth
What was a highlight of the March on Washington?
I Have A Dream
Goal of Selma March
To get voting rights legislation passed
Result of civil rights movement?
Thousands of African Americans could vote for the first time.
