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The Civil Rights movement was when African Americans protested and fought for equal rights.
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MLK was sent to jail because he was protesting for the freedom of blacks in Birmingham, AL.
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Martin Luther King Jr.´s speech is one of the most famous speeches today. This speech spoke to people everywhere and encouraged others to do something about the discrimination.
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The Baptist Church Bombing caused the opposite of what the intruders wanted it too. The outcome of the bombing increased support to end segregation.
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The Civil Rights Act was when the US outlawed discrimination based on your color, gender, religion, or race.
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The Voting Rights Act signed by President Johnson allowed everyone to vote based on your color, race, gender, or religion.
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The case was reopened and RObert Chambliss was brought to court and convicted of murder.
