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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?

    <p>Martin Luther King Jr.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Ella Baker important?

    <p>She helped set up the first meeting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the SNCC set up for?

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

    When did the SNCC see its formation?

    <p>February 1960</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did SNCC start?

    <p>North Carolina</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>H. Rap Brown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What age group makes up SNCC?

    <p>Mostly college students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the SNCC promote?

    <p>Voter registration in the South</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Were they nonviolent or violent?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who led the SNCC?

    <p>James Forman, Bob Moses, Marion Barry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When were three members killed by the Ku Klux Klan?

    <p>1964</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did this organization come to be?

    <p>It emerged from a student meeting in 1960</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did they participate in?

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

    Who was the new leader in 1966?

    <p>Stokely Carmichael</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>SNCC became more militant and less about nonviolence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did SNCC fall out?

    <p>1976</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were SNCC's accomplishments?

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

    Who is John Lewis?

    <p>Joined SNCC in 1961 to participate in the freedom rides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Bob Moses?

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

    What are the Greensboro Sit-ins?

    <p>Successful campaign conducted in North Carolina for desegregation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the March on Washington?

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

    What were the Freedom Rides?

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

    What did the SCLC affirm?

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

    Why was SNCC targeted by the government?

    <p>They were associated with leftist ideology and African independence struggles.</p> 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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