Civil Rights Movement Flashcards
What was the purpose of the Jim Crow Laws?
The Jim Crow Laws were rules about things that African American’s couldn’t do.
How did these laws affect the people in America?
Not equal, and took away their rights.
African Americans were treated like ____________ citizens, especially in the _____.
second-class, and south
They were forced to live in __________ housing, attend __________ movies, and use __________ facilities such as restrooms, water fountains, and waiting rooms.
segregated, segregated, and segregated
During the _____________________, African Americans fought against racial ______________ and segregation.
Civil Rights Movement and discrimination
What is some important information about Thurgood Marshall?
- fought for desegregating school (represent blacks)
- lawer of Oliver Brown’s daughter
What is some important information about Rosa Parks?
-Got arrested for saying “no” to a white person
What is some important information about Martin Luther King Jr.?
-Leader of Civil Rights Movement
What is some important information about Lyndon B. Johnson?
- Leader, he became president after J.F.K got assassinated
- He was very relatable and concerned for people who struggled during the difficult times
How did the Television change American lives?
-changed the way american’s saw themselves and how we treat each other
How did the Space Race change American lives?
- Between U.S and USSR
- USSR launched Sputnik 1
- Also launched the first man into space
- U.S wanted to launch the first man on the moon
What was life like before the 15th amendment was passed?
Before this law was passed, the African-American/Black men had o say or input with the government.
What was life like before the 19th amendment was passed?
Women holding protests or speaking out to be given the right to vote.
What was life like before the 23rd amendment was passed?
The people that lived in Washington, DC didn’t have a vote, even though they lived in the same district as the President.
What was life like before the 24th amendment was passed?
African-American people were taxed, so they didn’t have money to vote.
