civil rights

• In what year did Emmett Till's incident occur?


  1955
• What significant event occurred in 1955 related to Rosa Parks?


  She didn't give up her seat on a bus, leading to the Montgomery bus boycott.
• What was the age of Emmett Till when he was beaten?

  14 years old
• Who was the leader of the civil rights movement known for advocating peaceful protests?

  Martin Luther King Jr.
• What laws were designed to enforce racial segregation in the South?


  Jim Crow laws
• What was the impact of the abolition of slavery on African American lives?


  They gained freedom and more rights, but their treatment by white people may not have changed.
• When did the American Civil War end?

  1865
• Who abolished slavery in 1863?

  Abraham Lincoln
• What famous speech did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver?

  'I have a dream' speech
• What group is mentioned in the study material that had 250,000 members?


  KKK (Ku Klux Klan)
• What significant event took place in 1963 related to civil rights?

  The March on Washington
• What does "separate but equal" refer to in the context of segregation?

  A legal doctrine that justified racial segregation.
• What case established the "separate but equal" doctrine in 1892?

  Plessy vs. Ferguson
• What was the outcome of Plessy vs. Ferguson?

  Segregation was deemed legal.
• What were Jim Crow laws designed to do?


  Limit the rights and freedoms of the black population.
• How were black soldiers treated after World War II?


  They were still treated horribly despite their service.
• What can be inferred about the treatment of black people from the source mentioned in the study material?

  They were treated like animals, as indicated by signs that mentioned "No dogs" along with racial slurs.
• Who was the only black student to graduate from the Little Rock Nine?

  Ernest Green
• Who was the racist governor at Little Rock High School?

  Orval Faubus
• What was the response to the desegregation of schools in Little Rock?

  All schools were closed instead of desegregating.
• What organization was involved in the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

  Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA)
• Who was Jo Ann Robinson in relation to the boycott?

  She was a teacher involved in the boycott and president of the WPC.
• What was the initial duration of the bus boycott?

  1 day
• What percentage of bus users were black during the boycott?

  75%
• What was the outcome of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

  It proved that non-violence works.
• Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?


  A clergyman and leader in the civil rights movement.
• What was the role of Ralph Abernathy in the civil rights movement?

  He worked with MLK and was a joint founder of MIA.
• When was the Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA) set up?

  05.12.1955
• What was the aim of the Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA)?

  To improve the lives of black people in Montgomery and carry on the boycott.
• What were the key events and figures in the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

  • Rosa Parks' arrest on 01.12.1955
  • 381-day boycott led by MIA
  • Involvement of MLK, Jo Ann Robinson, and Ralph Abernathy
  • 75% of bus users were black
  • Successful demonstration of non-violence
• What were the implications of the Jim Crow laws and segregation on African Americans?


  • Limited rights and freedoms
  • Legalized racial discrimination
  • Created a culture of inequality
  • Led to civil rights movements and protests
• What were the roles of key individuals in the civil rights movement mentioned in the study material?

  • Rosa Parks: Refused to give up her bus seat, sparking the boycott
  • Martin Luther King Jr.: Leader advocating for non-violence
  • Malcolm X: Advocated for more militant approaches
  • Jo Ann Robinson: Organized boycott efforts
  • Ralph Abernathy: Worked closely with MLK and led MIA
• What were the outcomes of the civil rights movement as indicated in the study material?

  • Increased awareness of racial discrimination
  • Legal challenges to segregation (e.g., Plessy vs. Ferguson)
  • Formation of civil rights organizations (e.g., NAACP, MIA)
  • Progress towards equality and civil rights legislation
• How did state and federal laws interact regarding civil rights?

  • States could make their own rules
  • Federal government could intervene in significant situations
  • If state and federal laws disagreed, the president made the decision
• What does WPC stand for in the context of civil rights organizations?

  Women's Political Council
• What does WCC stand for?

  White Citizens' Council
• What does NAACP stand for?

  National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
• What does CORE stand for?

  Congress of Racial Equality
• What does RCNL stand for?

  Regional Council of Negro Leadership
• What does MIA stand for?

  Montgomery Improvement Association