the civil rights movement in 1950s

• What were the causes of the Civil Rights movement in the 1950s?


  • Research disproved racial inferiority
  • Segregated education made black children feel inferior
  • WWII experiences led to demands for civil rights
  • Television raised awareness of racial injustice
  • Cold War sensitivity to international criticism
  • New industries in southern cities provided job opportunities
  • Migration changed community dynamics
  • Better education led to more black professionals
• How did the Second World War influence the Civil Rights movement?


  It influenced the movement by exposing Black Americans to integration and collaboration with whites in the military.
• How did the Cold War influence the Civil Rights movement?


  The Cold War made the US sensitive to international criticism regarding racial treatment.
• What was the role of media and television in influencing the Civil Rights movement?


  Media and television brought the reality of racism into American homes, raising awareness.
• How did black clergymen organize civil rights activism?


  They organized meetings, spoke out against racism, and used their networks to mobilize support.
• How did the NAACP and CORE differ in their focus of efforts?


  • NAACP: Focused on legal battles in courts.
  • CORE: Focused on direct action in the streets.
• How did the Civil Rights movement become organized?

  The movement became organized through the establishment of groups like NAACP and CORE, and the involvement of church organizations.
• church organisations

  • black church leaders were often good speakers and could organise events well
  • they stressed non violence and forgiveness
  • black churches were often a target for white violence