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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?
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?
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?
What was one significant outcome of the development of Black colleges?
What was one significant outcome of the development of Black colleges?
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What constitutional amendment abolished slavery?
What constitutional amendment abolished slavery?
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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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Test your knowledge on the Civil Rights Movement, including important events and amendments that shaped this critical era. Explore significant moments like the Tulsa Race Massacre and the impact of World Wars on the fight for equality. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the struggles and achievements during the 1950s and 1960s.
