Obstacles to the Achievement of Civil Rights, up to 1941 Flashcards
What are the factor talked about in this essay?
- The KKK
- Legal Impediments
- Political Influences
- Popular Prejudice
- Division in Black Communities
1 point of background mentioned in the introduction
After the Civil War slavery was abolished making it illegal to own a slave after the 13th Amendment
2nd point of background knowledge in introduction
Southern states did everything they could to deny black Americans their civil rights
Who are the KKK?
The KKK are a secret terrorist organisation/ white supremisis group who were setup to deny black Americans their civil rights - they became popular again in the early 20s century
What were the KKK’s tactics?
Lynching, Kidnapping, Torture, etc - this shows that they would go to extreme lengths to deny black Americans civil rights
Lynching….
Political Influences, the government failed to make lynching a federal offence
What number did the KKK membership reach in 1925?
Over 3 million
What does the increase in membership of the KKK shows?
Economic power and that the KKK were a national issue
A+ of the membership?
There was a significant decline in membership in the 1920s as KKK leaders were caught in sexual scandals - therefore decreasing their effect
What are Jim Crow Laws?
They exist throughout Southern states segregating facilities e.g. restaurants, parks, transport, etc
What is the effect of Jim Crow laws on Black people?
It makes them feel inferior and isolated
Which Amendment did Jim Crow Laws go against?
14th Amendment
Who is Thomas Rice?
He was a Southern stage performer, who would dress up as a black male and perform in front of a white audience to make fools out of black people
What was the effect of Thomas Rice?
The terminology created a barrier and shows the extent of racism in Southern states
What was the name of the 1896 court ruling?
Separate but Equal supreme court ruling
