kings campaign in the north

• What was the outcome of King’s campaign in the North?

  It had mixed results, with some successes and failures
• What were the successes and failures of King’s campaign in the North?

  Successes:

  • Peaceful demonstrations were well supported
  • An agreement on fairer housing practices

  
  

  Failures:

  • Violence occurred beyond King's control
  • Housing policies did not change in reality
• How did King’s experience in the North differ from the South?

  He faced more hostility and had less influence from black churches
• What was the King's campaign in the north?


  It aimed to address racial discrimination and economic inequality in northern cities.
• What was the reaction of the white community to the actions of King and the SCLC in Chicago?


  They reacted negatively and threatened the activists
• What was the effect of Dr. King's presence in Chicago on the civil rights movement?


  His presence helped to hold back the split between blacks and whites in the movement
• What happened to the civil rights movement after Dr. King left Chicago?


  A wider split between blacks and whites began to emerge
• What was the focus of King's campaign in the North?


  To support all poor people, not just poor black people
• Why was King's Chicago campaign considered not very successful?

  It largely failed to connect with communities
• What event shocked King and influenced his focus on living conditions?

  The Watts riot
• What was a significant reason for the failure of King's campaign in the North?

  Black Chicago politicians did not support it
• How did violent incidents during the campaign affect King's reputation?

  They discredited him somewhat
• How was King's relationship with President Johnson affected during this time?

  It became strained due to opposition to Vietnam War
• What did Johnson believe he had accomplished for the civil rights movement?

  Passing the Civil Rights Act and Voting Rights Act
• What was the nature of the improvements in black people's lives according to the text?

  Legal gains rather than social gains
• What was Johnson's priority during the Vietnam War?

  To focus on the war rather than civil rights
• What did Bob Lucas refer to in his interview regarding black marches?

  Black retaliation to white violence occurred
• What did the last black marches in Chicago indicate about non-violence?

  It wasn't effective in the North
• How did the presence of Dr. King affect the violence in the civil rights movement?

  It kept violence at bay out of respect
• What shift occurred in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)?

  It changed to the Student National Coordinating Committee
• Why was King's campaign in the North seen as a failure compared to his previous campaigns?

  It did not resonate like Montgomery or Selma
• What prompted King to improve lives in the North?

  The riots in LA in 1965 and 1966
• What was the public's initial reaction to King's campaigns in the North?

  People seemed broadly supportive at first
• What challenge did legal gains present for black communities?

  They did not transform into lifestyle gains
• What were the key issues faced by King's campaign in the North?

  • Lack of support from black politicians
  • Failure to connect with ghetto communities
  • Violent incidents discrediting King
  • Strained relationship with President Johnson
  • Shift towards more militant protests among some activists
• What were the broader implications of King's campaign in the North?

  • Highlighted divisions within the civil rights movement
  • Showed frustration with the pace of change
  • Indicated a shift towards more militant approaches
  • Revealed the limitations of legal gains for black communities
• What were the outcomes of King's campaign in the North?

  • Largely seen as a failure
  • Did not achieve lasting support
  • Led to increased tensions between black and white communities