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American Civil Rights Movement 1945–1961 Flashcards

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This 10-card flashcard set covers key events and figures in the early American civil rights movement between 1945 and 1961. Questions address the NAACP's strategies, Truman's executive actions, the Brown decision, the Little Rock crisis, and the emergence of Martin Luther King Jr. and direct action. Use it for AP U.S. History exam prep, college-level American history courses, or advanced high school history review.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
History
Grade Level:
12th Grade – College
Updated April 2025

Terms in This Set

  • America QCR 3 - 1945-1961 How did the black quest for civil rights change between 1945 and 1961?
  • Although Eisenhower's civil rights bills aimed to remedy voting discrimination, they were weakened by Southern Democrats and added few voters to the rolls, marking a federal acknowledgment of responsibility for racial equality.
  • America QCR 3 - 1945-1961 What did the 1947 report "To Secure These Rights" call for?
  • President Truman recognised his responsibility to all Americans and sought equality of opportunity for all, criticising violence against black servicemen and advocating for civil rights legislation.
  • America QCR 3 - 1945-1961 What actions did the NAACP undertake to address civil rights before the 1950s?
  • Truman used his executive powers to end discrimination in the armed forces and aimed to guarantee fair employment in the federal bureaucracy.
  • America QCR 3 - 1945-1961 What event in 1955 exemplified the emergence of direct action in the civil rights movement?
  • The Brown ruling was a major moral victory for the NAACP, declaring that segregated schooling was unconstitutional, although many schools remained segregated thereafter.
  • America QCR 3 - 1945-1961 What was the outcome of the Little Rock desegregation crisis in 1957?
  • Martin Luther King Jr. became the leading spokesperson, gaining national attention and significantly influencing the civil rights movement through non-violent tactics.

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