Civil Rights

Front

What was an effect of Martin Luther King Jr.’s work to change unfair laws?

Back

Equal rights laws were passed, so Americans can be treated fairly.

Front

African Americans were often forced to sit in the ____________ of the bus.

Back

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Front

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s most famous speech is ______________.

Back

I have a dream.....

Front

The separation of people based upon race or some other characteristic is referred to as?

Back

Segregation

Front

What does civil rights mean?

Back

All citizens are treated equally.

Front

Why did black people at one time have to give up their seats on buses?

Back

It was the law.

Front

What happened to Rosa Parks after she refused to move?

Back

She was arrested.

Front

Why did the police arrest Rosa Parks?

Back

She refused to give her seat to a white person.

Front

Why didn't Rosa Parks give up her seat?

Back

She thought the law was unfair.

Front

What did the court case Brown vs Board of Education establish?

Back

Public schools could not segregate.