Chapter 3 - The Impact of Civil Rights Protests - 1960-74 Flashcards
1
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What happened on the first days of the sit-ins
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4 African American students sat at Whites-only lunch counters in Woolworth’s
2
Q
On the 4th of February (4 days after the first sit in) how many people were taking part
A
300
3
Q
As it spread how many people took part in the sit ins?
A
70,000
4
Q
What was the response to the sit-ins
A
Lots of abuse
Insulted and spat at
Physically attacked
Thousands were arrested
‘Jail not Bail’
Inspired others to take part
5
Q
Which Civil right groups were involved in the Sit-ins
A
NAACP
CORE
SCLC
6
Q
Significance of the Sit ins
A
- Very successful
- Businesses were affected
- Most stores desegregated eating facilities
- Sit ins were more visible than boycotts
- Mass protest
7
Q
What did the Freedom riders aim to do
A
Provoke a violent reaction to generate huge publicity
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