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civil rights movement

By Sarahkapoor

  • 13th Amendment (YELLOW)

    13th Amendment (YELLOW)
    13th amendment abolished slavery. Also prevented involuntary servitude except those guilty of crimes.

  • 14th amendment (YELLOW)

    14th amendment (YELLOW)
    Rights of citizenship, due process of law, and equal protection of the law. The 14th amendment has become one of the most used amendments in court to date regarding the equal protection clause.

  • 15th amendment (YELLOW)

    15th amendment (YELLOW)
    Voting rights for all races.
    Increased equality in the nation.

  • Tuskegee Institute created (BLUE)

    Tuskegee Institute created (BLUE)
    Private and historically black university. Helped African American progress economically by training them about agriculture and industry.

  • Plessy v. Ferguson (YELLOW)

    Plessy v. Ferguson (YELLOW)
    This case resulted in separate but equal facilities for blacks and whites as legal. Later this case was repealed.

  • NAACP created (PINK)

    NAACP created (PINK)
    The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was created to make sure african americans get justice. This helped increase equality in the nation.

  • 19th Amendment (YELLOW)

    19th Amendment (YELLOW)
    Right to vote to all genders. Women can vote too now.

  • Cesar Chavez (PINK)

    Cesar Chavez (PINK)
    Latino american civil right activist. He’s known for his work for better working conditions.

  • Brown v. Board of Education (BLUE)

    Brown v. Board of Education (BLUE)
    This court case was about racial segregation of public schools. It was ruled unconstitutional and disregarded the 14th amendment.

  • Montgomery Bus Boycott (BLUE)

    Montgomery Bus Boycott (BLUE)
    A protest against racial segregation on public transportation. African Americans got equal rights by protesting segregation.

  • Little Rock 9 (PINK)

    Little Rock 9 (PINK)
    People’s way to fight for equal opportunity. Challenges segregation in public schools.

  • Chicano Movement (Mural Movement) (PINK)

    Chicano Movement (Mural Movement) (PINK)
    Mexican artists use walls to show art. It is important because it keeps the mexican culture.

  • Freedom Riders (PINK)

    Freedom Riders (PINK)
    Group of african Americans and whites, wanted to end segregation. Rode on buses from washington to south.

  • Dr. King’s: “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” (PINK)

    Dr. King’s: “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” (PINK)
    Martin Luther King argued that protests should be allowed to fight for justice. It also helped explain the four steps of nonviolent protest: fact finding, negotiation, self-purification, and direct action.

  • March on Washington: “I have a dream” speech (BLUE)

    March on Washington: “I have a dream” speech (BLUE)
    Helped the economic and civil rights of african americans. Led to less discrimination of african americans.

  • 24th Amendment (YELLOW)

    24th Amendment (YELLOW)
    No poll tax on elections for federal officials. This helped increase voting throughout the nation.

  • Civil Rights Act of 1964 (YELLOW)

    Civil Rights Act of 1964 (YELLOW)
    President Johnson signed the act to end segregation in public places. This helped make educational and employment places more equal.

  • Voting Rights Act of 1965 (YELLOW)

    Voting Rights Act of 1965 (YELLOW)
    Racial discrimination in voting is not allowed. Fairer laws created helping equality.

  • American Indian Movement (AIM) (PINK)

    American Indian Movement (AIM) (PINK)
    Formed to help native americans against poverty and police brutality. This helped create a fairer environment for native americans.

  • Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) proposed (YELLOW)

    Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) proposed (YELLOW)
    This amendment gave all US citizens equal legal rights. This led to all citizens having the same rights no matter the gender.