Rosa Parks , Emmit Till , MLK Year 8 Flashcards
What does Oppression mean ?
The state of being subject to oppression treatment.
Equal Rights?
The concept that every person is to be treated equally by the law.
Segregation
the action or state of setting someone or something apart from others.
How old was Emmett when he die?
14 years old .
Where did he die ?
He died in the Mississippi River
What does Civil Rights mean ?
the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality
What does Protests mean?
express an objection to what someone has said or done .
What does Non -Violence mean
using peaceful means rather than force, especially to bring about political or social change.
What did MLK want to achieve?
He wanted fair equity for all people , and discrimination on race( colour of your skin) so be illegal in the USA .
What type of protester what MLK
He was a peaceful protester .
MLK protested for so many things what were they?
Discrimination on race , prejudice , poverty ect
What is the most remembered speeches of all time that MLK do ?
‘ I have a dream ‘
Ow many people wanted to listen to ‘ i have a dream speech ‘
250,000
How did MLK die?
He was assassinated
What does Boycott mean ?
withdraw from commercial or social relations with (a country, organization, or person) as a punishment or protest.
