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The supreme court decision of Plessy v. Ferguson
Plessy v. Ferguson was important because it essentially established the constitutionality of racial segregation. -
The Tuskegee Airmen
where- European Theater of world war 2 demonstrating Black Americans' capabilities and inspiring future generations to fight for equality -
The Integration of major League Baseball
who- Jackie Robinson representing a crucial step towards racial equality and impacting the Civil Rights movement. -
The integration of the armed forces
who-Truman
What- Executive order 9981
a crucial step towards broader American integration, signaling equality and opportunity for all, and serving as a catalyst for the civil rights movement. -
The supreme Court decision of Swatt v. Painter
struck down segregation in public schools -
The supreme court decision of Brown v. Board of Education
The landmark Brown v. Board of Education (1954) Supreme Court decision overturned the "separate but equal" doctrine established in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) by declaring state-sponsored segregation in public education unconstitutional -
The death of Emmitt Till
The brutal murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till, followed by his mother's decision to hold an open-casket funeral and allow photographs of his body to be published, brought international attention to the racial violence and injustice in the American South, galvanizing the Civil Rights Movement. -
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
demonstrating the power of nonviolent resistance and leading to the integration of public transportation. -
The integration of little rock high school
who-The little nine students
where- little rock, Arkansas
it highlighted the struggle for racial equality in education and forced federal intervention to uphold the Supreme Court's ruling against segregation. -
The Civil rights act of 1957
who- Eisenhower
protecting voting rights for African Americans, establishing a Civil Rights Division in the Justice Department, and creating a Civil Rights Commission. -
The Greensboro four lunch counter sit-in
who-The greensboro four
where- Greensboro, north carolina
The Greensboro Four, Ezell Blair Jr., David Richmond, Franklin McCain, and Joseph McNeil, were pivotal in the Civil Rights Movement because their peaceful sit-in at a segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in February 1960, sparked a nationwide movement against segregation. -
The freedom riders by freedom riders of 1961
where-northern cities to southern cities
The 1961 Freedom Rides were crucial because they challenged segregation in interstate travel by directly violating Jim Crow laws and drawing national attention to the violence and injustice faced by Black Americans, ultimately leading to federal intervention and the desegregation of interstate travel -
The twenty- fourth amendment
who- Johnson
The 24th Amendment to the US Constitution is a crucial piece of legislation because it prohibits the federal and state governments from imposing poll taxes as a requirement for voting in federal elections -
The integration of the University of Mississippi
who-Meredith
The integration of the University of Mississippi in 1962, spearheaded by James Meredith, was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, marked by violent protests and riots, and ultimately demonstrating the power of legal action and federal intervention in advancing civil rights. -
The Integration of the University of Alabama
Who- Vivan Malone James A. Hood
The integration of the University of Alabama on June 11, 1963, was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, marking a significant step towards racial equality by allowing Vivian Malone and James Hood to enroll, despite Governor George Wallace's attempt to block their entry. -
The March on Washington & "I have a dream" speech by MLK
Who-Martin Luther King 250,000 Americans
was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, advocating for civil and economic rights for African Americans and inspiring a nation to strive for equality. -
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas
who- Lee Harvey Oswald
Where-Dallas TX
marked a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement, as it shocked the nation, heightened the urgency for change, and galvanized support for the passage of landmark civil rights legislation. -
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 signed by president Johnson
who- Johnson
was a landmark piece of legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, ending segregation in public places and employment, and is considered one of the most significant achievements in American history. -
The Assassination of Malcolm X
who- Thomas Hagan
Where- N.Y.
ironically amplified his legacy and contributed to the rise of the Black Power movement by solidifying his image as a martyr and champion of Black self-determination. -
The Selma to Montgomery March: "bloody Sunday"
who- MLK 600 civil rights marchers
where- Selma, Alabama
led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 -
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
who- Johnson
The Voting Rights Act is a landmark federal law enacted in 1965 to remove race-based restrictions on voting. It is perhaps the country's most important voting rights law, with a history that dates to the Civil War. -
The assassination of MLK in Memphis, Tennessee
who- James Earl Ray
where - Memphis, Tennessee
The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis on April 4, 1968, was a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, sparking widespread outrage and violence, and ultimately galvanizing the Black Power movement. -
The voting rights act of 1968
who- Johnson
The Voting Rights Act (VRA) is one of the most significant elections statutes ever enacted.