Civil Rights Movement Flashcard

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Who was a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement known for their role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

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Rosa Parks

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Which organization was known for its Freedom Rides during the Civil Rights Movement?

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CORE

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What was the primary focus of the SCLC during the Civil Rights Movement?

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Nonviolent protest

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Which event is associated with Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech?

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March on Washington

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What was the significance of the Brown v Board of Education decision in 1954?

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Desegregation of public schools

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Which act, passed in 1964, aimed to end segregation in public places and banned employment discrimination?

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Civil Rights Act

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What was the main goal of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

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To eliminate racial discrimination in voting

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Which term refers to a movement that starts at the local level and works its way up to influence national policy?

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Grass roots movement

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What was the purpose of the Selma March in the Civil Rights Movement?

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To protest voting rights discrimination

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Which book, written by Rachel Carson, is credited with advancing the global environmental movement?

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Silent Spring