Important Dates and Key Events In The Civil Rights Movement Flashcards
What happened in Brown vs the Board of education, when did it happen, why did it happen and did it show change or continuity?
It showed CONTINUITY. Thirteen families took their local court to protest about the fact that there children had to go long distances to attend a “black” school when there was a “white” school near them. They wanted segregated schools to be banned and after that, the Supreme Court integreated schools. It happened in 1954.
When did the little rock nine happen, did it show change or continuity and what was it about?
It happened in 1957 after the integration of schools. Nine black students started at Little Rock High school. Angry white protesters were against this so the black students had an army to escort them to school. The president had to send 1000 soldiers for the next 12 months while the black students attended Little Rock High school. It shows how deep rooted the hate for black people was back then. It shows BOTH CHANGE AND CONTINUITY.
What was freedom rides, when did it happen, why did it happen and did it show change or continuity?
It happened in 1961. It was a group of 13 African- American and white civil rights protesters who took bus trips to protest against segregation in bus terminals. One time, they were attacked by a mob of white people. Another time, someone threw a bomb into the bus, so the protesters had to evacuate. This showed CONTINUITY.
What was the civil rights act, when did it happen and did it show change or continuity?
There was a law that black Americans lived in poorer housing, had lower apid jobs and less access to healthcare and education. The Act made it illegal to segregate people because of their race. This showed CHANGE. It happened in 1964.
What was Bloody Sunday, when did it happen, why did it happen and did it show change or continuity?
It happened in 1965. There were a bunch of protesters against the segregation of black and white people. When they were halfway across Edmund Pettus Bridge, police asked them to go back. When they didn’t, the police attacked with tear gas and clubs. The police were cheered on by white onlookers. Police on horseback chased the retreating marchers and continued to beat them. This showed CONTINUITY.
