Civil Rights Movement Flashcard

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What was the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

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A law that aimed to prohibit racial discrimination in voting.

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What sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

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The protest against bus segregation initiated by Rosa Parks.

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What action did African Americans take against public transportation segregation?

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They refused to use public transportation until it was desegregated.

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What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 achieve?

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It ended segregation and discrimination in public places and workplaces.

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What was the March on Washington?

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One of the largest protests in the nation where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech.

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Who was Rosa Parks?

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An African American civil rights activist known for refusing to give up her bus seat.

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What is segregation?

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The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment.

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What was the significance of the Civil Rights Movement?

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It aimed to end racial discrimination and secure equal rights for African Americans.

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Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?

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A leader in the Civil Rights Movement known for his nonviolent protests and speeches.

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What is a boycott?

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A protest in which people refuse to buy goods or use services to express disapproval.