Civil rights campaigns USA 1918-1968 Flashcards
Where did a peaceful protest take place in 1963?
Birmingham, Alabama
Why was Birmingham picked?
Because it was the most segregated city at the time.
Who was the police chief in Birmingham?
Eugene “Bull” Connor
When did the Birmingham demonstration start?
2nd May, 1963
What was used on the protesters on the second day of the Birmingham protest?
Water cannons and dogs
How did the Birmingham protest end on the fourth day?
King was scared for the protesters and businessmen were worried about trade
What building in Birmingham did the KKK bomb?
A black church
How many kids were arrested during the Birmingham protest?
Over 900
How old were the kids?
Between 6 - 18
Where did King deliver his famous speech?
Washington
What did the Washington protest help pass?
Civil Rights Act 1964
What was the President’s take on the Washington protest?
He supported it
What date did the Washington protest happen?
28th August, 1963
How many people showed up to the Washington protest?
Over 200,000 people
What prize did King win?
The Nobel Peace Prize
What town had a black protest in 1965?
Selma, Alabama
Why was Selma picked?
Because the 1964 act was not in effect
How many of the 15,000 black people in Selma were actually a vote?
Only 335
Why was the black vote rate so low?
The KKK stood around outside voting stations and terrorized blacks
Who was the sheriff of Selma?
Jim Clark
