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In the 1960s the civil rights marchers calmly and peacefully walked down the streets as they headed toward segregated lunch counters and tried to register to vote. As they walked, some law enforcement officials arrested them on made-up charges. In other places they were attacked by police officers using fists and nightsticks, sprayed with high-pressure water hoses from fire hydrants, and even poked with electric cattle prods. In other places people on the streets would attack them, spit on them and yell epithets at them. People from all over the country could see this on the news on national television and were appalled at the violence. The conflicts made excellent viewing. It was only because of the television, which made the violence much more "real" than reading about it in the newspaper, or even seeing pictures in Life Magazine, that so many people got so upset. That put pressure on Congress to pass the Civil Rights Acts.
One thing that made a difference between the North and the South in school desegregation was the differences in the sizes of school districts. For example, Florida has county wide school districts. In Westchester County, New York, the Town of Scarsdale, consisting of almost all white people, has its own school district; and the Town of Mount Vernon, a few miles away and about half black, has its own school district. In Florida, parents objected to having children bussed several miles so that a school would be integrated. New York did not combine school districts in order to integrate the districts and bus the children. Children were not bussed from Mt. Vernon to Scarsdale. In fact, children were not even bussed from the black side of Mt. Vernon to the north side.
It was easy for people in the North and West to criticize segregation, but they had it too. The segregation in the South was "de jure", by law. Many places in the North and West were segregated also, but it was "de facto", it existed due to other reasons.
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Did television play a part in the civil rights movement?
yes
Did the civil rights movement work?
The Civil Rights movement succeeded for several reasons. Television helped gain supporters for the movement. TV showed how some blacks were being treated. Take Bloody Sunday, for example. Many blacks were injured for peacefully marching in the streets. This event was shown on TV, and many Americans were appalled at what they saw. Great leaders of the civil rights movement such as Martin Luther King Jr. contributed to the success of the movement. The civil rights movement was also very organized. Strategies such as sit-ins, bus boycotts, freedom rides, and marches were organized, so many civil rights believers participated. Civil rights believers were very passive, too, which was an effective strategy.
Why did congress pass laws protecting civil rights during reconstruction?
Civil Rights legislation was enacted to protect the rights of citizens who were mistreated, treated unfairly, and harassed within communities. Civil Rights for African Americans was a long, hard-fought battle, and only occurred after a few hundred years of maltreatment. Civil Rights is still largely thought of as a race issue, but the issues underpinning "civil rights" affect all races.
Did Marian Anderson help with civil rights?
Yes she did!
What effect did news coverage of the civil rights movement have?
Television coverage let more people know about the movement.
How did television help the civil rights movement?
Television coverage let more people know about the movement.
What are the release dates for African Americans in Connecticut From Civil War to Civil Rights - 2001 TV?
African Americans in Connecticut From Civil War to Civil Rights - 2001 TV was released on: USA: 2001
Did television play a part in the civil rights movement?
yes
How did television influence public opinion about civil rights movement?
because it did
How did television affect americans ideas about fighting for civil rights?
In the 1960s the civil rights marchers calmly and peacefully walked down the streets. It was only because of the television, which made the violence much more "real".
What are the release dates for Living the Story The Civil Rights Movement in Kentucky - 2001 TV?
Living the Story The Civil Rights Movement in Kentucky - 2001 TV was released on: USA: 15 February 2001 (limited)
Did the civil rights movement work?
The Civil Rights movement succeeded for several reasons. Television helped gain supporters for the movement. TV showed how some blacks were being treated. Take Bloody Sunday, for example. Many blacks were injured for peacefully marching in the streets. This event was shown on TV, and many Americans were appalled at what they saw. Great leaders of the civil rights movement such as Martin Luther King Jr. contributed to the success of the movement. The civil rights movement was also very organized. Strategies such as sit-ins, bus boycotts, freedom rides, and marches were organized, so many civil rights believers participated. Civil rights believers were very passive, too, which was an effective strategy.
Why did congress pass laws protecting civil rights during reconstruction?
Civil Rights legislation was enacted to protect the rights of citizens who were mistreated, treated unfairly, and harassed within communities. Civil Rights for African Americans was a long, hard-fought battle, and only occurred after a few hundred years of maltreatment. Civil Rights is still largely thought of as a race issue, but the issues underpinning "civil rights" affect all races.
What did Franklin McCain do about the civil rights?
help blacks
Did Marian Anderson help with civil rights?
Yes she did!
What effect did news coverage of the civil rights movement have?
Television coverage let more people know about the movement.
What other roles did Maya Angelou play besides being a poet?
Maya Angelou was also a singer, civil rights activist, educator, and memoirist. She had a diverse career that included acting in films, plays, and television series, as well as being a prominent public speaker and author.
