Civil Rights Movement Flashcard

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Who first tried to register to vote in Ruleville in 1962?

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Fannie Lou Hammer was the first to try to register to vote in Ruleville in 1962.

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What year was 'separate but equal education' declared unconstitutional?

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1954 was the year when 'separate but equal education' was declared unconstitutional.

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What did Jim Crow laws enforce regarding education?

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Jim Crow laws enforced separate schools for black and white children.

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What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 make illegal?

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 made it illegal for businesses to treat people differently because of their race.

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What is important to Mississippi's future?

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Education is important to Mississippi's future.

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What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Movement?

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The main goal of the Civil Rights Movement was to end racial discrimination and secure equal rights for African Americans.

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What does 'segregation' mean?

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Segregation means the separation of people based on race or ethnicity.

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What was the significance of the Brown v. Board of Education case?

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The significance of Brown v. Board of Education was that it declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

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Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?

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Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement known for his nonviolent protests and famous 'I Have a Dream' speech.

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What is a 'sit-in'?

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A sit-in is a form of protest where participants sit in a location and refuse to leave to demand equal rights.