USA Civil Rights Flashcards
What were the Jim Crow laws, and how did they impact Black Americans?
Laws enforcing racial segregation; negatively impacted Black Americans’ rights and opportunities.
What were the early civil rights activism efforts in the 1950s?
Activism included legal challenges, protests, and efforts to end segregation.
What was the significance of the Brown vs Board of Education decision?
It declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
How did the Little Rock Nine contribute to progress in education?
Their enrollment in an all-white school marked a key moment in the desegregation of schools.
What triggered the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and who played a key role?
It was triggered by Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her bus seat; Martin Luther King Jr. played a crucial leadership role.
What were the successes and limitations of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
Successes included desegregation of buses; limitations included ongoing discrimination in other areas.
