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The Birmingham campaign was a movement in 1963 by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to bring attention to the integration efforts of African Americans in Birmingham, Alabama. It was led by Martin Luther King, Jr. It eventually led the municipal government to change the city's discrimination laws.

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When was the Birmingham campaign?

Birmingham campaign happened in 1963.


When did the Birmingham campaign in Alabama start and end?

The campaign ran during the spring of 1963


How did Birmingham campaign cause social unrest?

it made bkack people scared


What is the best quote to the book the watsons go to Birmingham?

Ready, aim, fire


What were the causes of the Birmingham campaign?

Well for starters The Birmingham Campaign was fuelled by the extreme racism and segregation in that city. Martin Luther King and the NAACP targeted this town specifically for it's reputation. Another reason they targeted Birmingham is "Bull" Connor. He was the head of police and he was a extreme racist. The NAACP knew he would react and give their campaign what it needed. They were planning on filling up the cities jails, as a form of protest, while staying non-violent.


What was written in 1963 to defend the author's peaceful civil rights campaign?

King's Letter from a Birmingham Jail


How long did the Birmingham March last?

The Birmingham March, also known as the Birmingham Campaign, took place in 1963 and involved a series of protests and demonstrations over several weeks, particularly in April and May. The most notable events, including the marches and sit-ins, occurred from April 3 to May 10, lasting about a month. The campaign aimed to combat racial segregation and discrimination in Birmingham, Alabama, and was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement.


What was Kenny's impression of Birmingham from the book the watsons go to Birmingham?

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Why was Birmingham so importsnt in 1963?

Birmingham was important in 1963 because of the civil rights movement. The city was a key battleground for desegregation efforts, leading to the Birmingham campaign, which drew national attention to the struggle for equality. The violent response to peaceful protests, such as the Birmingham church bombing, highlighted the urgency for social change in the United States.


Why did the bombing of Birmingham church happen?

The bombing happened when tensions became high when the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the congress official equality became involved in a campaign to register African American to vote in Birmingham.


Why did Martin Luther King Jr. target Birmingham Alabama for a civil rights campaign?

Because it had a reputation as the most segregated city in the South.


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