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13th Amendment (African Americans)
Abolished slavery in the United States and all persons born in the United States entitles to equal rights regardless of their race. This was very important because the United States abolished slavery and it acknowledges the equality of other races, which we see for the first time -
15th Amendment (African Americans)
Citizens in the United States would be able to vote regardless of their color or if they were once slaves. The 15th Amendment was important because it was the first time granting voting rights to African Americans and it transformed the United States to become more democratic. -
Plessy v. Ferguson (African Americans)
A court case in which the Supreme Court ruled “Segregated, but equal” meaning White and Black will be segregated but the 14th amendment will not be violated. Plessy v. Ferguson's court case was important because of racial segregation and it is one of the foundations of the American Civil Rights movement. -
NAACP Created (African Americans)
Put efforts for the abolition of segregation and discrimination against African Americans in order to gain constitutional rights. NAACP was important because it supported African Americans in order to reach for the betterment of the people who were harassed and discriminated by the Whites. -
Brown v. Board of Education (African Americans)
Supreme Court decision that overturned Plessy v. Ferguson decision. The “separate but equal” schools for blacks were unconstitutional because it limited the opportunities for blacks and it violated the 13th amendment. Brown v. Board case was important as it led movements of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott (African Americans)
A civil rights protest in which African Americans refused to ride city buses in Montgomery, Alabama and fight to protest segregated seating. This boycott is very important as Supreme Court ruled segregated transport was unconstitutional. This shows how unity among African Americans can lead to success. -
Little Rock 9 (African Americans)
A group of 9 African American students who challenged racial segregation by enrolling in an all-white Central High School. This was significant because the U.S Supreme Court ruled segregated schools were illegal and it marks Brown v. Board case to be iconic as it grew near to the end of segregation. -
Civil Rights Act of 1957 (Everyone)
Passed by Eisenhower and empowered federal officials to prosecute individuals who deny another citizen to vote. This way, it provides individuals to represent themselves politically and have a voice. This was significant because it protected and secure the civil rights of persons in the United States. -
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) formed (African Americans)
A civil-rights group formed to give African Americans more voice in the civil rights movement through nonviolent campaigns in order to protest against segregation and forms of racism. This was significant because it brought young, and educated African Americans into the civil rights movement, which united the African American community. -
Chicano Movement (Mural Movement) (Chicanos)
Began in 1960 in Mexican-American barrios throughout the southwest. Artists depict Mexican-American culture throughout the streets and promoted self-pride. This was significant because it was able to spread awareness and limit discrimination against Mexican Americans in the United States. -
Freedom Riders (African Americans)
Civil Rights activists who rode interstate buses into the segregated southern United States in 1961 in order to protest against segregation in which blacks were discriminated against by the whites when riding a bus. This was significant as it eventually led to the decision by the Supreme Court in which segregation in transportation facilities was unconstitutional. -
Cesar Chavez (Chicanos, Native Americans)
Supported farm laborers and fought to protest for equal treatment and better working conditions for farmworkers. Chavez was significant because he had lasting impact such as the United Farm Workers union and he led to a landmark law, which protects farmworkers as well as created self-pride of farmworkers -
March on Washington: “I have a dream” speech (African Americans)
The speech gave by Martin Luther King Jr who delivers his message to end racism for the betterhood of people and represent the people of African Americans as they had long suffered by the brutality that the Whites caused. This was significant because it was the most important piece of the civil rights movement as it even reached to the Whites -
Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Everyone)
Banned all discrimination based on race, religion, sex, or national origin. As a result, all discriminations would be limited to minorities. This was very significant because it represents the success of the civil rights movement as well as other minority movements. -
March from Selma, Alabama (African Americans)
Led by Martin Luther King Jr to protest against segregation and to show how people were upset as they represent themselves through the streets. This was significant because it was important in the civil right movement as the voting rights Act if 1965 was passed -
Voting Rights Act of 1965 (African Americans and other minorities)
Signed by Lyndon B. Johnson that allows blacks to be politically active and elect black representatives. It outlawed discriminatory practices such as taking a literacy before voting. This was significant because blacks gain greater social equality for African Americans. -
Black Panthers (African Americans)
It serves to protect Black nationalism, socialism, and self-defense against violence from the white people. This was significant because African Americans were able to represent themselves against severe discrimination from whites and whites police. -
MLK assassinated
Martin Luther King Jr was killed on April 4, 1968. James Earl Ray shot MLK. The significance of MLK deaths sparked the history of American as he was known as a person full of compassion to support the civil rights movement. MLK is significant for his philosophy such as the nonviolent movement and his commitment to economic and social justice still exists today. -
American Indian Movement (AIM) (Native Americans)
An organization that was purposed to protest government policies and injustice suffered by Native Americans. It was also part of the civil rights movement and protest against discrimination as well as protest against the brutality of the whites. This was significant because it created more social equality as well as education and job opportunities of Native Americans. -
Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) proposed (Women)
United States Constitution that would guarantee equal legal rights for Americans citizens regardless of sex. This would end inequality between men and women through divorce, property, and employment. ERA was important because it eliminates sex discrimination, which would support further equality.
