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13th Amendment (African Americans)
Abolished slavery in the United States. The 13th amendment was greatly significant in accomplishing equal rights for African Americans. -
Tuskegee Institute Created (African Americans)
Founded by Booker T. Washington, who created educational opportunities for African Americans. Purpose of promoting the economic progress of African Americans. This institute trained African Americans in job skills. -
Plessy v. Ferguson (African Americans)
The Supreme Court legalized segregation in public facilities; “Separate but equal”. This case established racial segregation. -
NAACP Created (African Americans)
National Association for Advancement of Colored People; civil rights organization to advance justice for African Americans. Played an important role in African Americans road to equality. -
19th Amendment (Women)
The 19th amendment granted women’s right to vote. This greatly impacted women’s equality -
Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) proposed (Women)
Proposed to guarantee equal rights for all american citizens regardless of gender. The ERA sought to end the distinctions between men and women. -
Executive Order 9981 (African Americans)
Abolished discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin. The executive order eventually led to the desegregation in the military. -
Brown v. Board of Education (African Americans)
States ordered to integrate their schools, ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. fighting to integrate schools and have equality for african americans. -
Montgomery Bus Boycott (African Americans)
Political and social protest against racial segregation on the public transit system of Montgomery, Alabama. This was a significant event during the civil rights movement. -
Little Rock 9 (African Americans)
These 9 students were initially prevented from enrolling in the racially segregated Little Rock High School. The 9 created this foundation to promote the ideals of justice and educational equality. -
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) formed (African Americans)
Key organization in the civil rights movement; coordinated youth-led non-violent campaigns against segregation and racism. Gave younger african americans a voice in the civil rights movement. -
Chicano Movement (Mural Movement) (Chicanos)
Chicano cultural identity recognition; displayed issues of Mexican Americans. Gained education reform; purpose of Bettering the lives of Mexican Americans and changing their status in American society. -
Greensboro, NC Sit-ins (African Americans)
Civil rights protest; African Americans would sit in at a segregated lunch counter, and refuse to leave after being denied service. Caused the formation of the SNCC. -
Cesar Chavez (Chicanos)
Dedicated his life to improving treatment, pay and working conditions of farmworkers. Defended hispanic migrant workers and awarded the presidential medal of freedom. Joined national Farm Workers Association -
Dr. King’s: “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” (African Americans)
The most important Witten document during the Civil Rights era. This letter was to defend his position on nonviolent action in protesting for treatment of african americans. -
March on Washington: “I have a dream” speech (African Americans)
MLK was a leader of the civil rights movement with a drive to create equal treatment among all americans. This speech drew more attention to the civil rights movement. MLK impacted the whole world and opened eyes about struggles in America. -
March from Selma, Alabama (African Americans)
The march brought awareness to civil rights issues african americans faced. This led to LBJ creating voting rights to protect african americans. -
Voting Rights of 1965 (African Americans)
Prohibits racial discrimination in voting; including literary tests as a prerequisite to voting. -
Black Panthers (African Americans)
Preached self defense and promoted socialism. Monitored behavior of officers in Oakland to challenger Police Brutality. Leaders of the party: Malcom X, Huey P. Newton, Bobby Seale. -
American Indian Movement (AIM) (Native Americans)
“Red Power”; Dedicated to preserving their culture and traditions. Tactics- occupation of wounded knee, Alcatraz, and Bureau of indian affairs.
