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Civil Rights Movement

A national effort made by African-Americans and their supporters between 1955 and 1968 to eliminate segregation and racial discrimination and gain equal rights and suffrage. This period is marked by famous events such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, the Freedom Rides and the Birmingham campaign in Alabama. Famous figures involved include Martin Luther King, Jr., James L. Farmer, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Malcolm X.

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How did the civil rights movement fail?

ANSWER:

The rights that Blacks gained after the Civil War, was short lived because of organizations such as the KKK (Klu Klux Klan).

Such groups terrorized Blacks into not voting, ending any job or educational opportunities that they may have had.

Once Reconstruction had ended in 1877, and the last of the Union troops were pulled out of the South, it would get even worse.

It would be another 100 years later, before Blacks would be able to enjoy the rights they were given back in the 1860's.

Why is black power called black power?

This term came into use in the civil rights era, a time when a number of young black men and women were frustrated with the slow pace of integration and wanted a more proactive response to racism. The expression "Black power" first was used around 1966. It referred to black people taking back the power from white people by becoming more influential in society: some people in the movement were more militant than others, but the general idea of the movement was to advocate from a position of strength, to speak up about racism, and to refuse to accept being treated as second-class citizens any longer.

Was James earl grey black?

I think you are asking about James Earl Ray. He was a white man and the criminal who assassinated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ray was sentenced to 99 years in prison, and that is where he died, in 1998.

What were the strategies of the movements's participants?

Some of the main campaigns throughout the movement:

Peaceful:

1960: Sit ins at places like local bars in southern America by young blacks to make a stand about the segregation laws in cafes and bars

1954: Brown vs the Board of education, taking white societies and individuals to court in the hope that the Government will see their side. Miss Brown had to walk through dangerous areas to get to her black school over 30 minutes away because she could not go to the school down the road as it was for whites. She won her case.

1961: Mass protest in Albany, including marches and strike from work to desegregate schools

1955: Rosa Parks and the Bus Boycotts because of segregation laws on buses meant that ALMOST ALL BLACKS IN SOUTHERN AMERICA STOPPED TAKING THE BUS TO WORK and cause the buses to loose 60% of their income.

1957: Protests to make a stand including 9 pupils being the first to attend a mixed race school at Little Rock High School.

Throughout: Appeals to the courts and governments and speeches and rally's led by people like Martin Luther King

Violent:

1963: Protests, attacks and marches in Birmingham Alabama to end all segregation. Shooting churches, house and banks of whites.

Throughout: Attacks on the Ku Klux Klan and on whites in general or led by Malcolm X

Who planned the Little Rock Nine?

School superintendent Virgil Blossom planned the Little Rock Nine. The plan was initially to integrate one of Little Rock's high schools.

Who said 'separate but equal is inherently unequal'?

Chief Justice Earl Warren wrote the Opinion for Brown v. Board of Education.

The U.S. Supreme court made the following statement in Brown v. Board of Education which ended segregation in public schools.

"We conclude that in the field of public education the doctrine of "separate but equal" has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal. Therefore, we hold that the plaintiffs and others similarly situated for whom the actions have been brought are, by reason of the segregation complained of, deprived of the equal protection of the laws guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment. This disposition makes unnecessary any discussion whether such segregation also violates the Due Process Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment."

What successes and challenges faced the civil rights movement of 1964?

One of the main challenges was the discrimination that was pervasive in many southern states. Gaining the right to vote required organization and some died in that fight. The ability to sit at lunch counter or using a restroom meant people had to be willing to be insulted , hit, spit on, or arrested. The walk King made across the bridge in Montgomery took being brave because fire hoses were used on them, dogs used, people getting hit by police, and arrested. They faced a line of armed police. The successes were few, but when the Montgomery bus system finally allowed African Americans to sit anywhere on the bus after a year boycott that was a success . The Brown v school board was a success and finally the passage of Civil Rights Act. Congress voted for it after much kicking and screaming even southern Democratic congressmen were against it. Some of the arguments and issues heard in 64 have been heard concerning rights for the LGTB community. Only difference is the population of people.

Why do your rights change as you grow?

As you grow, your rights change primarily due to your evolving capacity for decision-making and responsibility. Children are protected under specific laws that prioritize their welfare, while adults gain rights that allow them more autonomy and legal agency. Additionally, societal norms and legal frameworks adapt to reflect the maturity and needs of different age groups, acknowledging that with age comes the ability to make informed choices. This progression aims to balance protection with personal freedoms as individuals transition through various life stages.

Why were so many people against the Equal Rights Movement?

Many people opposed the Equal Rights Movement due to deeply ingrained societal norms and beliefs about gender roles, which dictated that men and women had distinct responsibilities and capabilities. Additionally, some feared that granting equal rights would threaten traditional family structures and lead to societal upheaval. Economic concerns also played a role, as opponents worried that equal opportunities for women would disrupt the job market and diminish wages for men. Furthermore, cultural and religious views often reinforced resistance to the movement, creating a broad base of opposition.

What is the name of a boy killed during the Civil Rights movement?

Several males were killed during the Civil Rights movement. Are you asking about Emmett Till who was killed before the Civil Rights movement began but who's death is credited with helping to start the movement? A native of Chicago, he was visiting his uncle in a small town in Mississippi when he spoke "disrespectfully" to a white woman. Three days later he was kidnapped, beaten, murdered and his body was dropped into the Tallahatchie River.

AnswerThere were three CORE workers who come to mind for most people. James Chaney who was a 21 year old black man, Michael Schwerner 24 who was white and Andrew Goodman 20, also white. They were murdered in Meridian, Mississippi on June 21st 1964. Authorities believe it was because Schwerner knew too much about KKK members.

How did Elijah mccoy affect the civil rights movement?

Although his accomplishments can't be tied directly to the civil rights movement, his accomplishments are definitely praiseworthy. Elijah McCoy was an African American inventor who invented a series of products for machine lubrication. Although he was trained and certified as a mechanical engineer, Elijah was unable to get work due to racial prejudice. As a result, he took a job for a technician on the railroad. His inventions stemmed from the needs he saw while performing his job. He invented over 50 related products.

What did the Rosa parks bus boycott do to their ordinarly lives?

The Rosa Parks bus boycott sparked off a revolution in the anti-racism movement. She inspired many coloured people to stand up for their rights which has improved increasingly since.

Hope this helped.

Why was there segregation in the 20th century?

After the Civil War, many white southerners were not happy with the end of slavery or the fact that they would have to work "equally" with blacks whom they thought of as inferior. This started the "separate but equal" laws or the Jim Crow laws. These laws authorized legal punishment for interacting with the opposite race. Many people helped put an end to racial segregation in the United States including, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.

Does the US get along with Zimbabwe?

No Zimbabwe and the us don't get along with each other. Since USA wanted to take over Zimbabwe and failed because President Robert Mugabe ( Zimbabwe's president) was very clever and didn't want his people to keep on being killed. And he also didn't want his people to be under constitutional monarchy.

First off, the above is hideously incorrect, and fails a basic history lesson.

Zimbabwe was previously called Rhodesia, and, before that, Southern Rhodesia, a part of the British Empire. The United States generally has had little to do with that area of Africa in terms of colonization or imperial influence.

The current situation is that the United States strongly disapproves of the current government of Zimbabwe, and has joined many other European countries (and, a variety of other major world countries, too), in calling for a replacement of the current government by a freely elected one.

As such, the US participates in a variety of embargoes and sanctions against the government of Zimbabwe.

The root of the current problem is President Mugabe, who has gone from being a nominally respectable and reasonable leader to one who shows all signs of attempting to be a dictator - that is, one who is attempting to retain power though a variety of undemocratic and repressive measures.

How did Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr work for the civil rights movement?

They both worked for Civil rights but in different ways. Malcolm X was part of a group called Nation of Islam which was part of the Black Power who in turn were considered, by many white people, to be extremist, militant and dangerous to America.

Martin Luther King was the acceptable face of the civil rights movement, a christian minister, and he supported non violent action and campaigns like the march on Washington in the fifties as well as the bus boycott and boycotting of department stores in the South which operated segregation in their rest rooms and restaurants. Unlike the Black Power Movement, Martin Luther King was widely supported by Liberal thinking white Americans.

How did the public react to ruling on Brown versus Board of Education?

The Public was mad that Brown had won. They also didn't want their kids to go to school with the black kids.

What role did Ed Nixon have in the bus boycott?

Ed Nixon was a key figure in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, serving as the president of the Montgomery Improvement Association (MIA). He played a crucial role in organizing the boycott, which began in December 1955 after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger. Nixon helped mobilize the African American community, coordinate carpools, and raise funds for the movement. His leadership contributed significantly to the success and longevity of the boycott, which lasted for over a year and became a pivotal event in the civil rights movement.

What effects did the civilwar have on women and African?

the civil war had many effects on the civil war white women lost many people close to them and African Americans often would be beaten and or killed if they where to give any information to union soilders

the civil war had many effects on women and African Americans. white women lost there husbans and relitives and African Americans would be beaten and our killed if cout giving information to union soilders

What is the separation of people based on their race?

Dividing people on the basis of the color of their skin.

What is the Doctrine of Finality?

Finality doctrine refers to a rule relating to administrative law which states that a federal court will not judicially review an administrative agency's action until that agencies decision is final. The rule is also known as final-order doctrine; doctrine of finality or principle of finality