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They weren't afraid. I think you misunderstand the discrimination that was taking place. They didn't see them as having civil rights and the right to vote. There are still people today who feel this way.
Monserrate Heidenrei...
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∙ 11y agoFirst, it's not entirely true that all whites were against blacks having the vote. In fact, many whites, called "Abolitionists" fought to end slavery, and many whites (especially in the north) also stood up for the right of black people to vote. During the Civil Rights Movement, there were also large numbers of white people who supported and worked towards equality for blacks. But unfortunately, many white people in the south disagreed. They had long supported segregation, and they believed that white people were superior to black people; they further believed that "race-mixing" was bad for society. Their ideal society was one where blacks remained separate and "knew their place."
Some southern whites became members of racist organizations like the Ku Klux Klan, but support of segregation was also espoused by ordinary Americans not affiliated with any hate groups; they sincerely believed that black people were of lesser intelligence and thus should not be allowed to vote. Further, many southern whites believed that if black people voted, they might overturn white supremacy and end segregation. So, in order to maintain control and keep themselves in power, most southern whites did not want black people to be able to vote.
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There were more African Americans than whites in population and in state government.
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∙ 13y agobecause at that that time blacks and whites disliked each other
- they only wanted white ideas
black people were becoming slaves
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Why did the fighting between blacks and whites start?
Because whites were owning blacks as ''slaves'' and that's not right. People are people no matter what color they are. yes that is true blacks, whites, what ever color you are everyone is the same, sometimes the whites think that they own but they don't these lands of the united states of America use to be mexicos and the native Americans so there the ones who don't own get yo facts straight!!
How were black Americans discriminated and segregated against in the southern states of America in the 1950's and 60's?
Blacks and whites were segregated socially and politically. Although not illegal (most places), interracial marriage was frowned upon, and whites typically did not hang around blacks (or vice versa). Blacks also had different jobs than whites, typically more hardworking for less pay. Blacks also had very little political liberties. Although granted the right to vote in 1865, blacks were hindered from voting (especially in the Southern US) in various ways until 1957. Segregation means separation, and whites and blacks were separated from many aspects of society. There were white and black neighborhoods, white and black schools, white and black restaurants, white and black bathrooms, etc.
Why were whites in mississippi afraid of african american voting right?
There were more african americans than whites in population and in state government
According to this excerpt what was Booker t Washington trying to promote?
Booker t Washington was fighting for the equality of all blacks
What was one of the successes of the Reconstruction era?
Blacks had the right to vote.
Used by southern whites to deny the right to vote to blacks and their descendants?
Black codes.
Why did whites join the blacks in the march to Washington dc?
It wasn't just a fight about race but a fight about what was right. It wasn't just white vs. black but a fight against a set of standards that were not fair. Many whites didn't like the system either.
Jackie Moms Mabley did she get a good education?
no...because blacks didnt have the right education back then other then whites
Why did Whites try to Take Voting Rights Away from Blacks?
because the white thought that if you were not white you have NO right to vote
How were black Americans discriminated and segregated against in the southern states of America in the 1950's and 60's?
Blacks and whites were segregated socially and politically. Although not illegal (most places), interracial marriage was frowned upon, and whites typically did not hang around blacks (or vice versa). Blacks also had different jobs than whites, typically more hardworking for less pay. Blacks also had very little political liberties. Although granted the right to vote in 1865, blacks were hindered from voting (especially in the Southern US) in various ways until 1957. Segregation means separation, and whites and blacks were separated from many aspects of society. There were white and black neighborhoods, white and black schools, white and black restaurants, white and black bathrooms, etc.
Why did the fighting between blacks and whites start?
Because whites were owning blacks as ''slaves'' and that's not right. People are people no matter what color they are. yes that is true blacks, whites, what ever color you are everyone is the same, sometimes the whites think that they own but they don't these lands of the united states of America use to be mexicos and the native Americans so there the ones who don't own get yo facts straight!!
Does the voting rights act only apply to blacks?
No, it does not. It also applys to : Females, Disabled, Blacks, Whites,ect. Everybody has the right to vot. Of course, accept under 18.
What was Garrett morgans childhood?
GARRETT Morgan's childhood. was hard because he was black and he wasn't treated right because the Whites. weren'tallowed to play with the Blacks because the Blacks were Slaves.
What were Martin Luther King Jr's major accomplishments?
he was a civil right leader he also ended the hate between the blacks and the whites
What contributions did martin Luther king Jr make to the civil right movement?
That whites and blacks could get along with each other.
Blacks and whites did not have equal rights regarding Union of South Africa?
south Africa is a very good place to be. i do not know how to awnser this question the right way but i know that whites and black did not have food or snacks :)
Why did the civil right workers conduct lunch counter sit-ins?
there was to much racism going on and the whites would not leave the blacks alone
