Civil Rights Movement Flashcard

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What was the primary focus of the Civil Rights Movement?

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To secure legal rights for African Americans

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Which organization is prominently featured in the image for its role in the Civil Rights Movement?

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National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

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The image includes a reference to a famous baseball player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. What is the significance of the number 42 in this context?

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It is the jersey number of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in Major League Baseball.

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What does the phrase "Separate is NOT Equal" signify in the context of the Civil Rights Movement?

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The belief that different educational systems for different races were inherently unequal

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How old was Emmett Till when he became a tragic symbol of racial violence in the United States?

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14 years old

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Emmett Till's death became a catalyst for which movement in the United States?

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The civil rights movement

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What did the 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, accomplish?

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It abolished slavery.

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Which amendment provided for equal protection under the law and gave those born in the United States citizenship?

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14th Amendment

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What right did the 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, grant to former male slaves?

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The right to vote

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How did the Civil War Amendments contribute to the Civil Rights Movement of the Twentieth Century?

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They served as the foundation.