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Abolished slavery in the United States. The 13th amendment was greatly significant in accomplishing equal rights for African Americans.
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Founded by Booker T. Washington, who created educational opportunities for African Americans. Purpose of promoting the economic progress of African Americans. This institute trained African Americans in job skills.
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The Supreme Court legalized segregation in public facilities; “Separate but equal”. This case established racial segregation.
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National Association for Advancement of Colored People; civil rights organization to advance justice for African Americans. Played an important role in African Americans road to equality.
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The 19th amendment granted women’s right to vote. This greatly impacted women’s equality
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Proposed to guarantee equal rights for all american citizens regardless of gender. The ERA sought to end the distinctions between men and women.
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Abolished discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin. The executive order eventually led to the desegregation in the military.
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States ordered to integrate their schools, ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. fighting to integrate schools and have equality for african americans.
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Political and social protest against racial segregation on the public transit system of Montgomery, Alabama. This was a significant event during the civil rights movement.
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These 9 students were initially prevented from enrolling in the racially segregated Little Rock High School. The 9 created this foundation to promote the ideals of justice and educational equality.
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Key organization in the civil rights movement; coordinated youth-led non-violent campaigns against segregation and racism. Gave younger african americans a voice in the civil rights movement.
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Chicano cultural identity recognition; displayed issues of Mexican Americans. Gained education reform; purpose of Bettering the lives of Mexican Americans and changing their status in American society.
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Civil rights protest; African Americans would sit in at a segregated lunch counter, and refuse to leave after being denied service. Caused the formation of the SNCC.
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Dedicated his life to improving treatment, pay and working conditions of farmworkers. Defended hispanic migrant workers and awarded the presidential medal of freedom. Joined national Farm Workers Association
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The most important Witten document during the Civil Rights era. This letter was to defend his position on nonviolent action in protesting for treatment of african americans.
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MLK was a leader of the civil rights movement with a drive to create equal treatment among all americans. This speech drew more attention to the civil rights movement. MLK impacted the whole world and opened eyes about struggles in America.
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The march brought awareness to civil rights issues african americans faced. This led to LBJ creating voting rights to protect african americans.
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Prohibits racial discrimination in voting; including literary tests as a prerequisite to voting.
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Preached self defense and promoted socialism. Monitored behavior of officers in Oakland to challenger Police Brutality. Leaders of the party: Malcom X, Huey P. Newton, Bobby Seale.
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“Red Power”; Dedicated to preserving their culture and traditions. Tactics- occupation of wounded knee, Alcatraz, and Bureau of indian affairs.
