Civil Rights

Brown V board of education?

• Brown v. Board of Education (1954) declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
• Brown v. Board of Education was a case about voting rights.
• Brown v. Board of Education upheld racial segregation in public schools.
• Brown v. Board of Education was decided in 1964.

Who was Rosa parks?

• Rosa Parks was an author known for her novels.
• Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist known for her role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
• Rosa Parks was a politician who served in Congress.
• Rosa Parks was a famous singer in the 1960s.

who was Martin Luther king Jr.?

• A famous musician from the 1960s.
• A politician known for his economic policies.
• Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent civil rights leader in the United States.
• An author of children's books.

what was the black panthers

• The Black Panthers were a political organization that fought for civil rights and social justice for African Americans.
• A sports team representing African Americans
• A fashion brand promoting African culture
• A music band from the 1960s

little rock, Arkansas?

• The founding of the university of Arkansas at little rock

• A major teacher strike that lasted over a month

• A statewide initiative to build new public schools

• Challenged the power of the federal government

March of Washington

• A celebration of American independence held in the nation’s capital

• A government-organized event promoting military enlistment

• A non-violent protest aimed to improve political rights and economic.

• A student-led demonstration to change university policies in Washington, D.C.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Law that reduced taxes for small businesses across the country

• Legislation that created new national parks and protected natural resources

• Act that ended segregation and required equal treatment of minorities in the workplace

• Policy that increased federal funding for highway construction

Equal Employment Opportunity

• A policy stating that government agencies could no longer discriminate in their employment practices

• A hiring program that prioritized veterans for government jobs

• A rule allowing agencies to select employees based on regional quotas

• A law encouraging private companies to promote from within

Voting Rights Act of 1965

• Law that granted women the right to vote in federal elections

• Act requiring all states to use electronic voting machines

• Policy that created national voter ID requirements to reduce fraud

• Legislation that ended poll taxes and literacy tests; supported the 15th Amendment and led to increased minority voting