Civil Rights Movement Flashcards
When was Brown v Topeka?
Brown v Topeka was in May, 1954
What did the Supreme Court say was ‘unconstitutional’ in 1954?
The Supreme Court said that segregation in schools was ‘unconstitutional’ in the Brown v Topeka case.
Where did the Little Rock incident occur?
Little Rock, Arkansas
What was a positive aspect of Brown v Topeka?
Black citizens could now protest against segregated schooling, and argue that it was unconstitutional.
Also, it was the first major step towards desegregating schools.
Why did the boycott happen?
The boycott happened because and elderly, working black woman Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man, and was arrested and charged $10.
What was the Little Rock incident?
The Little Rock incident was when 9 black students travelled to a white school to study, only to be turned away by a mob of angry protesters.
Eventually, the National Guard had to be called in, and they were protected to go to school, although even the State Governor was not pleased, as he soon shut down the school (to prevent further integration)
What is Brown v Topeka?
A civil rights movement that called for the integration of schools
What was a negative impact of Little Rock?
It highlighted the social attitude towards integration, as even the State Governor shut the school down to prevent further integration
When did the Montgomery Bus Boycott occur?
The Montgomery Bus boycott occurred on the 1st December 1955
Why was the Bus Boycott significant?
It was the first major civil rights victory, and began the CRM. It also brought Martin Luther King to leadership, establishing non violence
When did the Little Rock incident occur?
The Little Rock incident occurred in September 1957.
What was a positive impact of Little Rock?
A positive impact of Little Rock was that, although the black students were not welcomed very well, they made a point that this was the law, and that integration could happen.
What was a negative result of Brown v Topeka?
A negative result of Brown v Topeka was that, although the Supreme Court said that segregated schools were unconstitutional, there was no set date for integration
When were segregated buses made illegal?
In November 1956.
Why was the case Brown v Topeka initially set up?
The case was initially set up after a little girl named Linda Brown had to walk 20 blocks to the nearest school , although there was a white school just down the road.
