segregation/slavery Flashcards
What was the tragedy that happened in 1964 caused by the KKK and who were the victims?
Mississippi burning. James Chaney, Andrew Goodman and Michael Schwerner.
When was the KKK at its height of popularity?
1950s.
How many members did the KKK members at their height?
100,000 members
What were the intentions of the KKK?
to terrorise people from a specific background, mainly targeted at black people who held political beliefs such as anti-immigration. They used physical assault and murder to supplement through their popularity and victims in a way of protesting and portraying their own white supremacy.
What are the limitations of the KKK source?
It only tells us one area this is happening. Whereas in some states of America there could be different types of racism and segregation occurring.
What else does the KKK source show?
How open the KKK was about their organism and the brutality of their terrorism such as lynchings. However this source could possibly be propaganda or a way of making headlines within the nation. As photographers took this.
What is the Elizabeth Eckford incident related to?
Brown Vs Board of Education in 1954. Linda Brown. When Linda was denied admission into a white elementary school. Establishing new laws
What does the Elizabeth Eckford source show?
How black peoples suffered greatly in terms of education, it was a slow change. Still doesn’t seem they were treated fairly.
Was their any aim to the television interview source? (Elizabeth Eckford)
Source doesn’t tell us specifically the programme this was available on. We dont know the aim of this interview. Provenance of the source is not fully known.
What else does this source not mention?
We only heard the experience of one pupil in particular. Perhaps because many others were still heavily suffering with the occurrence that happened on the day. Not many students lasted very long at school. Equally good and bad. Small extract.
When was Martin Luther’s I have a Dream speech?
28th August 1963
What does the American Blues Guitarist’s autobiography suggest?
How corrupt the cops were in the industry as racism was a heavily spread.
What are some reliability’s of the autobiography source?
He lived through it. Secondary evidence. 2004 only brought to justice. One convicted. Segregation throughout his lifetime. So awful can’t forget. However doesnt state who. Short extract. Ostracised from society so bad yourself feels “less than a person”. Racism still being prevalent in south,
Who was Bessie smith and how did she contribute towards black history in her tkme
She was a famous singer who contributed towards blues music and made it popular in culture.
What does the state statistics of segregation suggest?
Civil rights gained more momentum during this time. However a large chunk of southern states are still the main reports of there being more racial tension.
