Standing Up For Freedom: The Civil Rights Movement in America

The video explores the history of civil rights in the U.S., starting with the abolitionist movement and leading to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It highlights key figures like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr., and events such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington. The struggle for voting rights and the impact of legislation like the Voting Rights Act are also discussed, emphasizing the ongoing fight for equality.

How did the Montgomery Bus Boycott contribute to the civil rights movement?

What were the demands of the March on Washington in 1963?

What challenges did African-Americans face even after the Civil Rights Act was passed?

Discuss the significance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.