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Plessy vs. Ferguson
This case made racial segregation legal. -
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Baton Rouge Bus Boycott
Free taxis were given to black people so they didn't have to ride the bus. -
Brown Vs. Board of education
This ended segregation in public schools -
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Montgomery Bus Boycott
A civil rights protest where African Americans refused to ride the city buses. This resulted in segregated seating to be illegal. -
Little Rock Nine
Nine African American students went to a white school. -
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
The SNCC gave students the opportunity to fight for equality. -
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Sit-in at Greensboro
A series of protests where African Americans refused to leave after being denied service. -
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Freedom Riders
Groups of White and Black civil rights activists who took bus trips through the South to protest. -
Albany Movement
This movement was a desegregation campaign formed in Albany Georgia. -
Birmingham Campaign
This was a movement used to bring attention to integration efforts of black people. -
March on Washington
The famous march known for hosting MLK's I have a dream speech. -
Birmingham Church Bombing
A terrorist bombing of white supremacists of the Baptist Church in Birmingham. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
This act ended segregation in public places. -
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march from selma to montgomery
These were three protest marches from Selma to montgomery. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
This act banned racial discrimination against voting. -
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Watts Riots
A series of violent riots where over 3,000 were arrested and 34 dead. -
Black Panther Party
A party of self defense for African Americans. -
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1968 Olympics
These Olympics are so significant because two black athletes, Tommie Smith and John Carlos, raised their hand during the star spangled banner.