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The case of Plessy vs. Ferguson is so significant because it established the constitutionality of segregation by race.It was challenged because civil rights movements were beginning. -
Where: European Theater of World War 2
They proved to many that black men were capable of flying aircraft/being in war. -
Who: Jackie Robinson
The integration of MLB was important because it was the first time a black man played major league baseball among white men. -
Who: President Truman
What: Executive Order 9981
This was important because it integrated the military. With no segregation in the military, more African american representation was there. -
It was the first to challenge separate but equal, but it didn't rule in the best favor. This case was very influential in the Brown V. Board of Education case later on. -
It marked a massive turn in the civil rights movements. This is a landmark for the us supreme court because this case made segregation unconstitutional -
Where: Mississippi
The wrongful execution of Emmitt Till sparked an uproar of protests, catching the attention of many. -
Who: Rosa Park
Where: Montgomery, Alabama
Rosa parks started many life changing protests by refusing to give up her seat to a white man This sparked the beginning of the Montgomery bus boycott. -
Who: The Little Rock Nine Students
Where: Little Rock, Arkansas
The Governor at that time, was against desegregation. The situation gained national attention when he ordered the Arkansas guard to prevent nine African American students from enrolling to the school. This situation helped the civil rights movement by bringing attention to the lack of equal opportunity. -
Who: President Eisenhower
This piece of legislation was very important. It protected voting rights of all, and also established the civil rights section of the justice department. -
Who: The Greensboro Four
Where: Greensboro, North Carolina
These four were important to the civil rights movement, because it brought even more national attention to the issues of racism. The non-violence of the protests inspired many, like the Freedom Riders. -
Where:From Northern Cities to Southern Cities
The Freedom Riders rode interstate buses across the South and drew national attention to their cause because of the violence that often came to them. They were also successful in convincing the Federal Government to enforce federal law for the integration of interstate travel. -
Who: President Johnson
This amendment banned the use of poll taxes. This was had a positive impact on the civil rights movement, because people who were against African Americans voting, would often create a poll tax they couldn't pay. This amendment prohibits that. -
Who: James Meredith
James Meredith was the first African American admitted to the University of Mississippi. The city of Oxford was so upset at this, that a massive riot erupted. It took around 3,000 federal troops to get James Meredith to his class. Two people were killed, 300 were injured. -
Who: Vivian Malone and James A. Hood
They were the first two black students to successfully enroll. Being the first to deny the government at that time, it made progress for civil rights. -
Who: Martin Luther King Jr. and 250,000 Americans
MLK's speech was incredibly inspirational. He gave this speech at the March of Washington. The March of Washington helped bring attention to jobs and freedom for African Americans. It gave momentum to the civil rights movement. -
Who: Lee Harvey Oswald
Where: Dallas, Texas
Kennedy was one of the most progressive presidents African Americans had at that time. 70% of his votes during the election were African Americans -
Who: President Johnson
This legislation piece was essential to the civil rights movement. It hastened the end of legal Jim Crow. It also prohibited discrimination in the workplace, while strengthening voting rights and desegregation in schools. -
Who: Thomas Hagan
Where: New York City
Malcolm X achieved many things for the civil rights movement. He held one of the worlds biggest civil rights events, the Unity Rally. He was also principal spokesman of the Nation of Islam during the 1950s and 1960s -
Who: Martin Luther King Jr. and 600 Civil Rights Marchers.
Where: Selma, Alabama
Around 25,000 people participated in this 50 mile march. The amount of people and the length of the march, made itself a landmark. This march directly led to Voting Rights Act of 1965 -
Who: President Johnson
This piece of legislation was passed after "Bloody Sunday". It was important and had an impact because it outlawed the discriminatory voting practices adopted in many southern states after the Civil War, including literacy tests for voting. -
Who: James Earl Ray
Where: Memphis, Tennessee
The impact of Martin Luther King Jr. being assassinated left many in outrage. It also caused national mourning, which sped up the process of the equal housing bill. -
Who: President Johnson
This act was signed and passed by President Johnson. It was important because it prohibited discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin. Later on, in 1974, Sex was added to the list. It was a step in the right direction