Civil Rights Review Flashcards

Front

Which term means a policy that helps underrepresented groups get fair chances in school or jobs?

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Affirmative Action

Front

What is it called when people peacefully refuse to follow an unjust law to show it is wrong?

Back

Civil Disobedience

Front

Which word describes ending the separation of people by race in public places?

Back

Desegregation

Front

When students of different races attend the same classes, what is happening?

Back

Integration

Front

Which term means unfair treatment of people because of their race or other traits?

Back

Discrimination

Front

Which phrase best defines civil rights for all citizens?

Back

Voting and equal protection

Front

Leaders teach followers to make change without hitting or hurting others.

Back

Nonviolent Protest

Front

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do?

Back

Ended segregation in public places and banned discrimination

Front

How did World War II help lead the civil rights movement?

Back

African Americans asked for rights after bravely serving

Front

Which leader organized the bus boycott after Rosa Parks was arrested?

Back

Martin Luther King Jr.