SNCC Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does SNCC stand for?

Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

Which of the following events was key to the establishment of SNCC?

Little Rock Nine

I Have a Dream speech

Selma to Montgomery marches

Montgomery Bus Boycott (correct)

Which black civil rights organization donated $800 to get SNCC off the ground?

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)

Who founded the SNCC?

Martin Luther King Jr. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Ella Baker important?

She helped set up the first meeting. Signup and view all the answers

What was the SNCC set up for?

To help young African Americans have a voice in the civil rights movement. Signup and view all the answers

When did the SNCC see its formation?

February 1960 Signup and view all the answers

Where did SNCC start?

North Carolina Signup and view all the answers

Who said 'Violence is as American as cherry pie'?

H. Rap Brown Signup and view all the answers

What age group makes up SNCC?

Mostly college students Signup and view all the answers

What did the SNCC promote?

Voter registration in the South Signup and view all the answers

Were they nonviolent or violent?

True Signup and view all the answers

Who led the SNCC?

James Forman, Bob Moses, Marion Barry Signup and view all the answers

When were three members killed by the Ku Klux Klan?

1964 Signup and view all the answers

How did this organization come to be?

It emerged from a student meeting in 1960 Signup and view all the answers

What did they participate in?

Freedom rides, sit-ins, walk-ins, voter registration, March on Washington and feminism problems (all nonviolent protests) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the new leader in 1966?

Stokely Carmichael Signup and view all the answers

What did Stokely Carmichael do in 1966 when he became leader?

SNCC became more militant and less about nonviolence. Signup and view all the answers

When did SNCC fall out?

1976 Signup and view all the answers

What were SNCC's accomplishments?

Freedom rides 1961, voter registration drives 1965 in Georgia Signup and view all the answers

Who is John Lewis?

Joined SNCC in 1961 to participate in the freedom rides. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Bob Moses?

He was the leader of SNCC for a tenure in the early 1960s. Signup and view all the answers

What are the Greensboro Sit-ins?

Successful campaign conducted in North Carolina for desegregation. Signup and view all the answers

What was the March on Washington?

Occurred in August 1963 with over 200,000 participants. Signup and view all the answers

What were the Freedom Rides?

Started by CORE on May 4th, 1961. Signup and view all the answers

What did the SCLC affirm?

Worked to secure the American ideals of liberty, justice, freedom, and equal opportunity. Signup and view all the answers

Why was SNCC targeted by the government?

They were associated with leftist ideology and African independence struggles. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

SNCC Overview

SNCC stands for Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, a key civil rights organization.
Established in February 1960, originating from a student meeting in North Carolina.
Primarily composed of college students aiming to empower young African Americans in the civil rights movement.

Foundational Events and Support

The Montgomery Bus Boycott was pivotal to SNCC's establishment.
Initial funding of $800 and leadership support came from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC).
Ella Baker was instrumental in organizing the first SNCC meeting.

Leadership and Key Figures

Martin Luther King Jr. was a founder, reflecting his influence on the movement.
Prominent leaders included James Forman, Bob Moses, and Marion Barry.
Stokely Carmichael took over leadership in 1966, shifting SNCC towards a more militant approach.

Activism and Impact

SNCC focused on nonviolent protests, including freedom rides, sit-ins, voter registration campaigns, and participation in the March on Washington.
Achieved significant milestones like the Freedom Rides in 1961 and voter registration drives in Georgia in 1965.
The Greensboro Sit-Ins, a successful campaign, led to desegregation in dining establishments across the South.

Notable Incidents and Challenges

Three SNCC members were murdered by the Ku Klux Klan in 1964, which raised national awareness.
John Lewis faced severe violence and threats due to his involvement; he later succeeded Chuck McDew as Chairman.
Bob Moses played a crucial role in increasing voter education and registration in Mississippi.

Ideological Position and Challenges

SNCC advocated for voter registration and aimed for civil rights through nonviolent methods initially.
The organization's direction shifted under Carmichael to emphasize military empowerment and self-defense.
SNCC was targeted by the government for its association with leftist ideologies and African independence struggles.

Decline and Legacy

The organization began to decline by 1976, losing focus and cohesion.
SNCC remains a vital part of the civil rights movement history, providing young African Americans with a voice and a platform for activism.

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