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What was a primary legal principle upheld during the Jim Crow era?
What was a primary legal principle upheld during the Jim Crow era?
- Separate but equal (correct)
- Freedom of Speech
- All citizens treated the same
- Universal suffrage
Which event is noted for the violence against black communities during the early 20th century?
Which event is noted for the violence against black communities during the early 20th century?
- The Great Depression
- The Tulsa Race Massacre (correct)
- Harlem Renaissance
- The Civil War
How did the Second World War contribute to the origins of the Civil Rights Movement?
How did the Second World War contribute to the origins of the Civil Rights Movement?
- Increased segregation in the military
- Creation of new laws for black rights
- Black soldiers' service and experiences abroad (correct)
- Isolationist policies for black citizens
What was one significant outcome of the development of Black colleges?
What was one significant outcome of the development of Black colleges?
What constitutional amendment abolished slavery?
What constitutional amendment abolished slavery?
Flashcards
Jim Crow Laws
Jim Crow Laws
Laws that enforced segregation and separation of races in the US.
Tulsa Race Massacre
Tulsa Race Massacre
A violent event targeting Black communities in Tulsa.
Civil Rights Movement Origins
Civil Rights Movement Origins
The movement's roots started during and after WWII.
Black Colleges' Role
Black Colleges' Role
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13th and 14th Amendments
13th and 14th Amendments
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Study Notes
Civil Rights Movement (1950s-1960s)
- Era of Jim Crow (1877-1965): Segregation of society, separating whites and blacks
- 13th Amendment (1865): Abolished slavery
- 14th Amendment: Equal protection under the law, couldn't make laws discriminating against citizens
- Ku Klux Klan (KKK) (1915-1944): Engaged in violence and terror against anyone not white, mostly blacks.
- Tulsa Race Massacre (May 31, 1921 - June 1, 1921): Whites attacked and killed a large number of blacks. Businesses were destroyed and homes were ransacked by a mob.
- Origins of the Civil Rights Movement:
- American experience in WWI and WWII
- Holocaust: Highlighted the importance of treating people equally
- Black soldiers: Served in every part of war.
- Development and participation of black colleges/universities
- Greater opportunities for post-war black Americans: better jobs, time to think and involvement in the movement.
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