Civil rights Movements

• What significant event in the Civil Rights Movement occurred on May 17, 1954?

  The Supreme Court's decision in Brown v. Board of Education
• Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 for their efforts in the Civil Rights Movement?

  Martin Luther King Jr.
• What was the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

  It prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
• What were some key peaceful protests during the Civil Rights Movement?

  • Montgomery Bus Boycott
  • March on Washington
  • Selma to Montgomery marches
  • Sit-ins at segregated lunch counters
• What was the significance of the Brown v. Board of Education decision?


  It declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students unconstitutional.
• What was the impact of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

  It led to the desegregation of the Montgomery bus system.
• What role did Martin Luther King Jr. play in the Civil Rights Movement?

  He was a prominent leader advocating for nonviolent protest and civil disobedience.
• What was the importance of the March on Washington?

  It was a pivotal event where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech, advocating for civil and economic rights.
• What were the Selma to Montgomery marches aimed at achieving?

  They aimed to secure voting rights for African Americans.
• What was the significance of sit-ins during the Civil Rights Movement?

  They were a form of nonviolent protest against segregation in public places, particularly lunch counters.