Mississippi Riots/ Birmingham Riots Flashcards
1
Q
What caused the Birmingham riots?
A
riots broke out after an African American army veteran, James Meredith, enrolled at the University of Mississippi in 1962.
2
Q
How many people died in the Birmingham riots?
A
two and many injured. No action was taken against those involved in the riots.
3
Q
what happened during demonstrations Led by Martin Luther King Jr in April and May in 1963?
A
Police dogs and fire hoses were turned on non violet protestors and over 3000 people were arrested.
4
Q
Why were these nonviolent protests advantageous to the African Americans?
A
because the non-violent nature of their protest made the response of the Birmingham authorities seem extreme.
