4.2/4.6/4.7 Vocab: Global and Grassroots Struggles

Transnational

• Extending beyond a single country; involving or influencing multiple nations.

• Limited to a single country and its policies.

• A term used to describe local businesses only.

• A concept that refers to national borders exclusively.

Pan-Africanism

• A movement that promotes unity and solidarity among all people of African descent around the world.

• A political ideology that advocates for the separation of African nations from colonial powers.

• A cultural movement focused solely on African art and music.

• An economic strategy aimed at increasing trade between African countries.

Freedom Schools

• Alternative schools created during the Freedom Summer of 1964 to teach Black history and prepare students for civic engagement.

• Traditional schools established in the 1950s to promote segregation.

• Private institutions aimed at providing advanced education to wealthy families.

• Community centers focused on recreational activities for children.

Year of Africa (1960)

• A term used to describe 1960, when 17 African countries gained independence from European colonial powers.

• A celebration of African culture and heritage in the year 1960.

• A political movement that started in Africa in 1960.

• A year when Africa was primarily focused on economic development.

Ella Baker

• A civil rights leader who promoted grassroots leadership and helped found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).

• A famous singer and actress known for her contributions to the entertainment industry.

• A political figure who served as the first female president of the United States.

• An author known for her influential works on civil rights and social justice.

Voting Rights Act of 1965

• A law that outlawed voting practices (like literacy tests) that discriminated against Black voters.

• A law that established the Electoral College system in the United States.

• A law that granted women the right to vote in federal elections.

• A law that required all voters to pass a citizenship test before voting.

Intersectionality

• The idea that race, gender, class, and other identities combine to create unique experiences of discrimination or privilege.

• A theory that suggests all individuals are treated equally regardless of their background.

• A concept that focuses solely on economic status and its impact on society.

• A framework that analyzes the effects of globalization on local cultures.

Dorothy Height

• A leader in the civil rights and women’s rights movements; led the National Council of Negro Women for decades.

• A famous actress known for her roles in classic films.

• A prominent scientist who made significant contributions to physics.

• A renowned author who wrote several best-selling novels.

Grassroots Organizing

• Community-based activism led by ordinary people, often at the local level, to create social change.

• A top-down approach to governance and decision-making.

• A method of organizing large-scale corporate events.

• A strategy used exclusively by political parties during elections.

Fannie Lou Hamer

• An activist who fought for voting rights and highlighted the experiences of poor Black women.

• A famous singer known for her civil rights songs.

• A politician who served as a senator in the 1960s.

• An author who wrote extensively about women's rights.