Section 1 Flashcards
1
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Plessy v. Ferguson
A
- court case
- segregation “separate but equal”
2
Q
Brown v Board
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- segregation of public schools
- violation of 14th amendment
- unconstitutional
3
Q
Montgomery Bus Boycott
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- 1955 life changed
- peaceful Boycott by MLK
- walked or carpooled for 381 days
- monthly bus meetings
- southwide movement
- buses desegregated 1956
4
Q
SCLC
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- Southern Christian Leadership Conference
- emerged from Montgomery bus boycott
- organization in civil rights movement
- advocated for equality through non violent protests
5
Q
Why was school segregation slow?
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- resistance from individuals, organizations & government officials
- lack of immediate enforcement of Brown v Board
6
Q
eisenhower’s reaction to Brown v Board
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- didn’t endorse it
- actions more promoted law and not desegregation
7
Q
What was the Little Rock Crisis / Little Rock 9?
A
- 1957 9 students attempted to desegregate central high school
- faced resistance from governor and white mobs
