Reform and Reaction: 1960-1974 Flashcards
1
Q
Who gave the famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech?
A
Martin Luther King Jr.
2
Q
According to the Nation of Islam, the Muslim scientist Yaqub created what?
A
The white race.
3
Q
The Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act were passed in which years?
A
1964 and 1965.
4
Q
What were sit-ins?
A
When African-Americans would sit in white-only areas so whites could not be served.
