Post World War 2 And Civil Rights Flashcards
When was the Brown vs Board of Education case?
1954
What ruled that segregated schools were illegal?,
Supreme Court in Brown vs Board of Education
Where did Martin Luther King give his “I have a dream” speech?
March on Washington
What did King believe in to achieve his goals?
Non-violence
Where did The Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) protested in?
Albany Movement
What was the focus of the Albany Movement?
to integrate interstate BUS station and TRAIN station waiting rooms in Albany,GA
What made SEGREGATION in all public places illegal?
Civil Rights Act in 1964
Who were the first African-American students at the University of Georgia?
CHARLAYNE HUNTER and HAMILTON HOLMES
Why did companies move to Atlanta?
mild CLIMATE, cheap labor(few UNIONS), low TAXES, the development of air-CONDITIONING and the excellent transportation system(airport, highways, seaports)
Why did the number of farmers decline?
Machines were developed to do their work, the G.I. BILL gave more opportunities away from the farm and SYNTHETIC fibers were being used instead of cotton
Where did people move to?
From rural farming areas to urban cities
Who was as leader of racial moderation in Atlanta including the integration of lunch counters?
Mayor William Hartsfield
Who helped Atlanta become an AVIATION hub?
Mayor William Hartsfield
Who hired eight African-American POLICE officers?
Mayor William Hartsfield
Who was the mayor of Atlanta responsible for bringing professional athletic teams to the city?
Ivan Allen
