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Question 1

Explain the difference between the Civil Rights Bills of 1964 and 1965. Why did it matter?
(Thesis + Evidence + Analysis = 3 sentence response)

Answer 1

• targeted differenct aspects of racial inequality
• 1964 banned discrimination in public places ( only part of the fight)
• 1965 targeted barries to black voting rights (essential for change)

Question 2

Why did they blind Isaac Woodard? Why did it matter?(Thesis + Evidence + Analysis = 3 sentence response)

Answer 2

• blinded for asserting his dignity as a black vet
• beating sparked national outrage
• helped push civil rights into spotlight, showed racism wasn’t only southern

Question 3

be able to identify the relevant details and explain the significance to the CIvil Rights Movement. Why did it matter?

Answer 3

• escorted by feds, integrating all white elementary, white mob in backround show resistance to desegregation
• symbolized courage of young activists
• and feds role in enforcing civil rights laws

Question 4

be able to identify the relevant details and explain the significance to the CIvil Rights Movement. Why did it matter?

Answer 4

• soviet propaganda poster featuring statue of liberty with a tear and a group of black americans being lynched or attacked
• shameful brand of american democracy
• used by soviets during the cold war to shame and expose US for its image as a leader of democracy
• pressured US leaders to address civil rights

Question 5

be able to identify the relevant details and explain the significance to the CIvil Rights Movement. Why did it matter?

Answer 5

• black woman with natural afro
• black is beautiful movement and cultural pride during 1960s and 1970s
• challenged beauty standards and empowered black americans heritage

Question 6

Answer 6

• bold armed woman with affro and strong pose
• symbol of black power movement and fight against racism
• marked shift from nonviolent protest to self defense and empowerment