Growth and Impact of Black Power Flashcards
1
Q
What were the main reasons for development of Black Power movement?
A
- Frustration with slow pace of civil rights reform
- Failure of legislation to address significant issues (jobs, housing, healthcare)
2
Q
Why were Black Power leaders disillusioned with non-violent tactics?
A
- Ineffective in addressing violence agains Blacks
- Unable to achieve real change in living conditions
3
Q
How did Black Power leaders believe violence should be addressed?
A
- Met with violence
- White aggressors would think twice before inflicting violence again
4
Q
What were the two divisions of the Civil Rights movement?
A
- King’s non-violent approach
- Favoured militant, direct action and violent confrontations (with police)
5
Q
How did the goals of the Black Power movement differ from MLK’s?
A
- King: inclusion, integration
- Black Power: segregation, self reliance
6
Q
What negative impact did Black Power have?
A
- Increased police actions (but some blamed the movement itself)
- Terrified many whites, worried moderate black civil rights supporters
7
Q
What positive impact did Black Power have on African Americans?
A
- Took pride in their culture and heritage
- Raise self confidence of the young blacks
- Inspired projects which aimed to improve living conditions
- Increased awareness of economic and social issues
