An Introduction to the Civil Rights Era: US History Review

The video covers the history of civil rights in the U.S., focusing on key amendments, court cases, and figures. It begins with an overview of civil rights and the 14th Amendment, followed by a discussion on Plessy vs. Ferguson and its implications. The video contrasts the approaches of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois, then examines the Brown vs. Board of Education case. It concludes with an overview of the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting significant events and legislation.

What were the effects of Jim Crow laws on African Americans?

How did the concept of civil disobedience play a role in the civil rights movement?

What were the main goals of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

What was the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on elections in the South?