Quest For Civil Rights| 1917-80 Flashcards
What was a flaw of the American Dream?
They promised equal opportunity but many minority groups were denied equality.
What Amendment abolished slavery in 1865, by Congress?
13th Amendment.
What did the 14th Amendment do?
Made people born or naturalised in the USA, including those who had been slaves, US citizens.
What were the two different types of approaches to civil rights?
Non violent and violent protest.
What was the main reason for why people fought for civil rights?
Segregation, discrimination and violence.
Where did Black Americans experience discrimination the most?
In the South.
To which President introduced segregation laws in the government and the White House?
Woodrow Wilson.
When did Black migration begin?
When USA entered the First World War.
