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Civil Rights Movement flashcards covering 1961–1969, including the Civil Rights Act, Voting Rights Act, and Freedom Rides.
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This 10-card flashcard set covers major events and figures in the American Civil Rights Movement from 1961 to 1969. Cards address the Civil Rights Act, Freedom Rides, the Selma campaign, voting rights legislation, and the emergence of organizations like the Black Panthers and the Nation of Islam. Designed for high school and college students preparing for exams or reviewing this pivotal period in U.S. history.

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

Terms in This Set

  • America QCR 4 - 1961-1969 Why did civil rights campaigns intensify in the 1960s?
  • While the 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibited discrimination and aimed to end segregation, it failed to adequately address voting rights, which led to the subsequent Voting Rights Act of 1965 that sought to ensure greater access to the electoral process for black Americans.
  • America QCR 4 - 1961-1969 How did SNCC differ from SCLC in their approach to civil rights?
  • The Montgomery bus boycott (1956) was a pivotal event that demonstrated the power of mass activism but did not lead to further significant actions until 1960, when student-led sit-ins sparked a new wave of civil rights activism.
  • America QCR 4 - 1961-1969 What events led to the promotion of the civil rights bill in 1964?
  • The Freedom Rides aimed to test Supreme Court rulings against segregation in interstate transport. Though met with violent opposition, they successfully garnered national attention and prompted the federal government's response to enforce desegregation.
  • America QCR 4 - 1961-1969 What challenges did Black Americans face in Northern ghettos during the 1960s?
  • King's Selma campaign highlighted the struggles for voting rights, culminating in 'Bloody Sunday', which garnered national outrage and led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, significantly increasing black voter registration in the South.
  • America QCR 4 - 1961-1969 What actions did the Black Panthers take to support their communities?
  • The Nation of Islam, led by Elijah Muhammad, promoted black separatism and self-help within black communities, significantly influencing the emergence of the Black Power movement through its teachings and the advocacy of figures like Malcolm X.

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