Human rights Flashcards
What are human rights?
rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of any status
How did black Americans fight for equal civil rights.
Protesting and causing boycotts such as the Montgomery bus boycott.
What is amnesty international?
Amnesty International is a global human rights organization advocating for justice, freedom, and dignity, exposing and combating human rights abuses.
What does Amnesty International do to fight for human rights?
conducting research, raising awareness, advocating for policy changes, and mobilizing public support
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
16th president who led the country through the Civil War and abolished slavery.
Who is Martin Luther king?
Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent civil rights leader who advocated for racial equality and non-violent activism during the 1950s and 1960s in the United States.
Who is Rosa park?
Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist known for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man in 1955, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
What is the American Civil War?
The American Civil War (1861-1865) was a conflict between Northern states (Union) and Southern states (Confederacy) over issues like slavery and states’ rights. The Union sought to preserve the country, while the Confederacy fought for independence. The war resulted in significant loss of life and ultimately led to the abolition of slavery in the United States.
What are the Jim crow laws?
Laws which make blacks second class.
I have a dream speech
Took place in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC on the 28th of August 1963. The speech encouraged and empowered black people. The speech was made to end economic and employment inequalities. The speech helped solidify African Americans and white people to stand up for equal rights.
What was the emancipation proclamation?
The Emancipation Proclamation was an executive order by President Lincoln in 1863, declaring freedom for all enslaved people in Confederate-held territories.
What was the central high school, little rock incident?
The Central High School incident in Little Rock, Arkansas, occurred in 1957 when nine African American students faced resistance while attempting to integrate into the previously all-white school, defying racial segregation norms and sparking national attention and federal intervention.
Segragation vs desegragation meanings.
SEGREGATION: is the enforced separation of different racial or ethnic groups, restricting their access to certain facilities, opportunities, or resources.
DESEGREGATION: the process of ending racial segregation, allowing people of all races to access the same facilities and opportunities.
