The Black Power Movement Flashcards
1
Q
Why were some people frustrated with non-violent direct action? What did they do?
A
- despite it achieving the 1964 CRA, AA stilled faced poverty, low wages, bad housing and poor education
- they rioted and took to looting and arson
- were fuelled by frustration at the poor living conditions and the fact that the police did not protect the rights of the AA
2
Q
What were the main ‘Black Power’ groups?
A
- The Nation of Islam
- The Black Panthers
3
Q
What were the aims of The Nation of Islam?
A
- argued for separatism because the white society was racist and corrupt
4
Q
What were the aims of The Black Panthers?
A
- wanted AA to protect themselves with violence from white racists and the police force
5
Q
What were the methods of The Nation of Islam?
A
- rejected Christianity as a white man’s religion
- urged AA to follow Islam
6
Q
What were the methods of The Black Panthers?
A
- using force to protect themselves
- providing weapons to followers
7
Q
How were the methods of The Nation of Islam different to MLK’s methods?
A
- did not want integration like MLK/ wanted to remain separate
8
Q
How were the methods of the Black Panthers different to the methods of MLK?
A
- used violence
