freedom rides Flashcards
1
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Starting point:
A
desegregation of interstate buses (1946) which was reinforced by a 1960 Supreme Court desicion
2
Q
What travels were organised by White and Black Civil rights leaders?
A
Washington DC, New Oreals, Luisiana.
3
Q
General idea:
A
any resistance in the South due to desegregated buses would compel JFK to act
4
Q
2 buses organised with…
A
mixed travels (7 black; 6 white) The greyhound and the trailways
5
Q
When did the freedom rides begin?
A
4th of may 1961
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