Martin Luther King / MLK Flashcards
MLK fought to stop what?
Racial segregation and Systemic racism mainly in southern states.
Why did MLK do non-violent protests?
MLK was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s non-violent protests which were very successful.
What were the Jim Crow Laws?
They were made in 1865, they segregated African Americans and didn’t allow them to vote, they came into effect in the 1870s.
When was Rosa Parks arrested? ( Montgomery bus boycott )
On December 1st 1955 Rosa parks was arrested for not giving up her seat for a white passenger.
When did the Montgomery bus boycott start?
On December 5th 1955 the boycott started. It was 4 days after Rosa Parks’s arrest.
How long was the Montgomery bus boycott?
It was initially going to last 1 day but due to the success, it was extended until action was taken which took 13 months.
What did the MIA do? (Montgomery bus boycott)
The MIA ( Montgomery Improvement Association ) was created on the day of the boycott, MLK was elected president of MIA, and the MIA demanded first come first served seating.
What is Browder vs Gayle?
MIA filed a federal suit against bus segregation (Browder vs Gayle) which desegregated busses. This was accepted and went into effect on December 20 1956.
Why did the buses get desegregated/Why was Browder/Gayle accepted? (Montgomery bus boycott)
Courts were pressured into supporting African Americans because they made up 75% of riders which caused them to lose money when the boycott started.
What were people’s responses to the MIA wanting desegregated buses? (Montgomery bus boycott)
Due to the MIA demanding first come first served seating people bombed King’s house, and threatened and fired boycotters from their jobs. Police also arrested boycotters.
What inspired other African American communities to protest? (Montgomery bus boycott)
The Montgomery bus boycott made MLK well-known and inspired other African American communities to protest.
Where did MLK say “ I have a dream speech “?
March on Washington, the “ I have a dream “ speech became famous and influenced many.
When was the march on Washington?
August 26th 1963
Why did MLK march on Washington?
To support the Civil Rights Act 1964 because it was still pending at the time.
What did they protest about in the Washington March?
They protested peacefully against segregation and police brutality and demanded a $2 minimum wage ( $18 in 2021)
