3.5/3.6 Vocab: Racial Segregation & Civil Rights

Jim Crow Laws

• State and local laws enforcing racial segregation in the Southern United States from the late 19th century until the Civil Rights Movement.

• Federal laws promoting racial integration in the Northern United States during the 20th century.

• Laws that abolished slavery and promoted civil rights for African Americans in the 19th century.

• State laws that allowed for equal treatment of all races in public facilities.

Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)

• A landmark Supreme Court case that upheld racial segregation under the “separate but equal” doctrine, legitimizing Jim Crow laws.

• A Supreme Court decision that abolished slavery in the United States.

• A case that established the right to vote for women in the United States.

• A landmark ruling that declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

Civil Rights Movement

• A mid-20th century movement that fought for the legal and social equality of African Americans, eventually leading to the end of Jim Crow laws.

• A political campaign aimed at promoting economic growth in urban areas during the 1960s.

• A cultural revolution that focused on artistic expression and the counterculture of the 1960s.

• A military initiative to integrate armed forces and promote equal opportunities for veterans.

Red Summer (1919)

• A period of intense racial violence in which white mobs attacked Black communities across the U.S., leading to deadly riots.

• A time of economic prosperity and cultural growth in the United States.

• A series of peaceful protests advocating for civil rights and equality.

• A significant military conflict involving the U.S. and foreign nations.

The Crisis

• A novel written by Langston Hughes

• A magazine published by the NAACP, edited by W.E.B. Du Bois, which highlighted racial injustices and civil rights struggles.

• A newspaper focused on economic issues in the 1920s

• A documentary series about the Civil Rights Movement

Segregation

• The enforced separation of racial groups in public and private spaces, including schools, transportation, and businesses.

• The integration of different racial groups in public and private spaces.

• The promotion of equal rights and opportunities for all racial groups.

• The voluntary separation of individuals based on personal preferences.

Armed Self-Defense

• The practice of African American communities defending themselves from racial violence through the use of weapons and organized protection groups.

• A method of protest involving peaceful demonstrations against racial injustice.

• The use of non-violent resistance to combat racial discrimination.

• A historical event where African Americans gathered to discuss civil rights.

Political Activism

• Organized efforts to bring about social or political change, such as protesting Jim Crow laws and advocating for civil rights.

• A form of entertainment that involves political themes and messages.

• The study of political systems and their impact on society.

• A method of conducting elections to ensure fairness and transparency.

Institutional Racism

• Systemic policies and practices within institutions that disadvantage racial minorities, such as segregation laws and discriminatory voting policies.

• A form of racism that occurs at the individual level, often manifesting in personal biases and prejudices.

• The belief that one race is superior to another, leading to discrimination and social inequality.

• Policies that promote equality and inclusivity within institutions, ensuring fair treatment for all races.

Black Wall Street

• A nickname for the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma, which was a prosperous African American community before being destroyed during the Tulsa Race Massacre.

• A nickname for the Greenwood district of Tulsa, Oklahoma, which was a prosperous African American community before being destroyed during the Tulsa Race Massacre.

• A term used to describe the financial district in Chicago.

• A reference to a historic black-owned business in Atlanta.