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Tuskegee Institute created
Trained African American students and helped set them up for economic success through education. Founded by Booker T Washington, a prominent advocate of racial equality. -
Plessy v Ferguson
southern segregation declared legal as long as facilities were “separate but equal” -
NAACP created
Seeks to ensure that there are no barriers due to racial discrimination through legislation. Key in the civil rights movement, helped pass the civil rights act of 1964 and the voting rights act of 1965. -
19th amendment
grants the right to vote for both the sexes. Huge victory for feminist movement -
ERA proposed
amendment to the constitution that guarantees equal legal rights for all citizens regardless of sex. -
Executive order 9981
abolished discrimination and segregation in the military -
Brown v Board
ended legality of racial segregation in public schools -
Emmett Till's Death
Black 14 year old that was murdered by two white men, both of whom were acquitted.The spark that helped start the civil rights movement due to public outcry. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Civil rights protest in which activists refused to right city buses in Montgomery Alabama to protest segregated seating. Result of Rosa Parks and how she refused to give up her seat. Successful and inspired others around the country and helped further civil rights -
Civil Rights Act of 1957
outlawed segregation in public areas and granted the federal government power to fight black disfranchisement -
Little Rock Nine
Example of desegregation of public schools as a result of brown v board. President IKE sent in federal troops after the Arkansas governor blocked entry to the black students attending the high school. The federal troops escorted the black students to the campus and it drew national attention to the civil rights movement. -
24th amendment
It abolished mandatory poll taxes that prevented many African Americans from voting. This allowed the removal of a barrier to voting and having their voice heard in their government -
March on Washington
protested racial discrimination and showed support for civil rights legislation in Congress. MLK delivered his "I have a dream" speech here. Raised the pressure in Congress to pass the legislation. The next year, the civil rights act of 1964 passed. -
Dr. King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”
Stressed the importance of the urgency of civil rights and how it cannot wait. Extremely important document from the civil rights era -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Considered one of the greatest achievements of the civil rights movement -
March from Selma Alabama
Response of the little change that had happened with the civil rights act of 1964 in Alabama and was in defiance of segregationist repression and it showed the desire of African Americans to vote. Marked a turning point in the fight for civil rights. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
outlawed discriminatory voting practices, particularly targeting the southern states. This included outlawing the literacy test prereq for voting. -
Thurgood Marshall appointed to Supreme Court
Marshall was the first black scotus justice. He was a distinguished activist in the civil rights movement and played an instrument role in promoting racial equality. -
Sandra Day O’Connor appointed to Supreme Court
First women to serve on the supreme court. Shows the progression of women's rights. -
ERA defeated
ERA was defeated due to the expiration of the extended deadline for the amendment. However, much legislation had been passed by then in favor of equality for the sexes -
Sonia Sotomayor appointed to Supreme Court
The first Hispanic and Latina member of the supreme court. Shows the progression of racial and women's rights.
