The black panthers

• How are the Black Panthers described in terms of their methods and aims?

  They were seen as militant and sometimes bordering on terrorist methods.
• What is suggested about the Black Panthers in relation to the Black Power movement?

  They might be seen as an extension of the Black Power movement due to increased militancy from frustration.
• What did some Black communities argue about the government’s support after the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts?


  They argued that the government was not providing adequate law enforcement and protection.
• What were some of the inadequacies mentioned regarding state and city governments in supporting Black communities?


  Inadequate law enforcement, sanitation, education, and support for the poor and unemployed.
• What actions did the Black Panthers take to address community needs?


  They organized community services and patrols for safety.
• How did the Black Panthers patrol neighborhoods?


  They patrolled armed, which was legal in many states.
• What was the purpose of the Rainbow Coalitions formed by the Black Panthers?


  To stop non-white gangs from fighting each other and to unite against common enemies.
• What community services did the Black Panthers provide?

  Free medical clinics, shoes for children, and breakfast clubs.
• How did the Black Panthers use firearms and tape recorders in their activities?


  They used guns for self-defense and intimidation, and tape recorders to document police harassment.
• What are the contrasting views on the Black Panthers' impact on civil rights?


  • Misunderstood: They provided protection and services that governments failed to offer.
  • Harmful: They intimidated officials and made positive change less likely.
• What was a common outcome of the Black Panthers' actions according to the material?

  They split opinion and continue to do so today.