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Brown v. Board of Education
The Supreme Court decision that segregated schools are unequal and must desegregate. -
Rosa Parks
In Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks refused to obey a bus driver's order that she give up her seat in the colored section to a white passenger after the white section was filled. -
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Montgomery Bus Boycott
The bus boycott was a political and social protest against the racial segregation on the public transit system of Montgomery, Alabama. -
Desegregation of Little Rock Central High School
Nine African-American students had been chosen to attend Little Rock Central High School. Protestors stood outside of the school and the National Guad was called to protect the students. -
March on Washington
The march helped influence public opinion to support civil rights legislation and demonstrated the power of nonviolent, mass protest. Participants were inspired by the "I Have a Dream" speech given by Martin Luther King, Jr. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
The act prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, or national origin. The act also desegregated public accomodations. President Lyndon B. Johnson played an important role in the passage of the act. -
"Bloody Sunday"
A march from Selma to Montgomery was supposed to be peacful, however it was aborted because of a mob and police violence against the demonstraters. This was a major turning point of the Civil Rights Movement. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
The act outlawed literacy test for voters. Federal registars were sent to the South to register voters. The act resulted in an increase in African American voters. President Johnson played an important role in the passage of the act. -
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Assassination
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated on April 4, 1968. He was in Memphis, Tennesse supporting black sanitary public works employees. He was shot while standing on a motel balcony. -
Fair Housing Act
This act was a follow up to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The act prohibited discrimination in housing, including the sale, rental, and financing of houses based on race, religion, or national origin.
