Civil Rights Flashcards
1
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What did the Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-56) contribute to the Civil Rights Movement
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Rise of Martin Luther King
NAACP and legal routes
2
Q
What were the main developments in Race Relations in the US, 1945-1968
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High expectation from black people after WWII
3
Q
Why was the Montgomery Bus Boycott Successful
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Rosa Parks (ideal victim)
Strong leadership
Alternative means of transport
Unity among blacks, mass support
Financial support
National media interest
Use of federal courts/Supreme Court decision
No strength in white opposition
Conclusion
4
Q
What was the contribution of Martin Luther King to the Civil Rights Movement and other aspects of American life?
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5
Q
Montgomery Bus Boycott
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6
Q
Civil Rights (48-68)
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