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Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Bus Boycott in Montgomery was a Boycott on the bus system, to show people that the African Americans freedom mattered and they deserved a place in society too. This contributed to the Civil Rights Movement, because it established Martin Luther King Jr. as an activist leader. His powerful leadership and strong words would come in handy later during the fight for freedom. -
Civil Rights Act of 1957
The Civil Rights Act permitted all people the right to vote. Any objections or obstructions of said rights will be taken up in court. This act contributed to the Civil Rights Movement, by supporting those fighting for Civil Rights. It also motivated them to continue the fight. -
March On Washington
The March on Washington was an act against the unjust ways of unemployment and no freedom. This march contributed to the Civil Rights Movement by empowering the people and giving them a voice. This also helped influence the activist to keep fighting. -
Birmingham Campaign
This Campaign in Birmingham was a series of lunch-sit-ins, peaceful protests, and meetings against segregation. There was much push-back from the local police and people, but they had a lot of progress. This Campaign helped the Civil Rights Movement, because it forced desegregation in Birmingham, which paved the way for desegregation in America. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
The Voting Rights Act was an act that got rid of discrimination of black people in voting. This was huge for the Civil Rights Movement because it paved the way for rights for African Americans and desegregation taking action within America.