History Civil Rights Flashcards
What is the enquiry question regarding Black Britons’ Civil Rights?
To what extent did activism improve Civil Rights for Black Britons?
This is a significance enquiry, meaning you will need to think about key events and people, and their impact on society.
Which U.K. city became a key area for Caribbean migrants in the 1950s?
London
West London saw the birth of the Notting Hill Carnival in 1958 as a celebration of culture to counter experiences of racism.
What event in London demonstrated that civil rights for Black Britons were not fully achieved?
The Mangrove 9 and the murder of Stephen Lawrence.
Who was Stephen Lawrence?
An 18-year-old murdered in an unprovoked racist attack.
His murder prompted the Macpherson Report, which highlighted the ‘institutional racism’ of the Metropolitan Police.
What significant report was published in 1999 regarding Stephen Lawrence’s case?
The Macpherson Report.
What was the impact of the Macpherson Report?
It highlighted the ‘institutional racism’ of the Metropolitan Police.
What city, similar to London, saw an increase in migration in the 1950s?
Manchester
Other key northern cities included Liverpool and Bradford.
What type of activism was prominent in Manchester?
Grassroots activism from communities like Moss Side.
Who is Jocelyn Barrow?
An activist who was appalled by the educational gap between Black working class schools and white middle class schools.
What notable recognition did Jocelyn Barrow receive in 1992?
She was made a dame.
Define ‘Civil Rights’.
The rights that people have in a society to equal treatment and equal opportunities, whatever their race, sex, or religion.
Define ‘Activism’.
The process of campaigning in public or working for an organization to bring about political or social change.
What is a ‘Campaign’?
A planned set of activities carried out over a period of time to achieve social or political change.
Fill in the blank: A _______ is a particular way of doing something.
[method]
What does ‘Regression’ mean?
A regressing, or going back; return; movement backward.
