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Civil rights movement in the US
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Civil rights movement in the USAThe Civil Rights Movement in the United States was a pivotal period in history that aimed to secure equal rights and end segregation and discrimination against Black Americans. Let's explore some key aspects of this important movement: Which movement fought for equal rights for Black Americans? The Civil Rights Movement What was one of the main goals of the Civil Rights Movement? Ending racial segregation and discrimination Who was a prominent leader in the Civil Rights Movement known for his "I Have a Dream" speech? Martin Luther King Jr. Where did the famous bus boycott led by Rosa Parks take place? Montgomery, Alabama What event marked the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement? Rosa Parks' bus boycott Which organization was founded by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to fight against racial segregation and discrimination? SCLC (Southern Christian Leadership Conference) The Civil Rights Act of 1964 aimed to: End racial segregation What peaceful protest did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lead in Washington D.C.? March on Washington Which event led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965? Bloody Sunday in Selma Who was the first Black student to desegregate an all-white school in the South? Ruby Bridges What impact did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 have on U.S. society? Ended racial segregation in public places The Civil Rights Movement inspired other movements for equality, including the: Women's Rights Movement Which city was the location of a series of nonviolent protests led by Dr. King in 1963? Birmingham The Civil Rights Act of 1968 aimed to prevent: Discrimination in housing What was the purpose of the sit-in movement during the Civil Rights Movement? To protest against racial segregation Who inspired the Montgomery Bus Boycott by refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger? Rosa Parks What form of protest did students use during the Civil Rights Movement to challenge segregation at lunch counters? Sit-ins Which Supreme Court case declared state laws establishing separate public schools for Black and White students unconstitutional? Brown v. Board of Education In what state did the famous Selma to Montgomery March for voting rights take place in 1965? Alabama What strategy did Civil Rights activists use to draw attention to their cause, as exemplified by the Birmingham Campaign? Nonviolent direct actionWhat is Historical Fiction? Historical fiction is stories set in the past. Yes, it sounds like a paradox or contradiction, but historical means factual elements and fiction means not real. However, there are things that we must pay attention to as people studying this genre. Historical fiction seeks to recreate the appearance of a time past, reconstructing characters, events, movements, ways of life, and the spirit of a bygone day. The time period--and its portrayal--is at the core of the story. Historical Fiction is written with a careful balance of research and creativity, they transport readers to another time and place—which can be real, imagined, or a combination of both. Many historical novels tell stories that involve actual historical figures or historical events within historical settings, though other elements such as persons or events might be fabricated. Historical fiction often presents actual events from the point of view of fictional people living in that time period. In some historical fiction, famous events appear from points of view not recorded in history, with fictional characters either observing or actively participating in these actual events. Historical figures are also often shown dealing with these events while depicting them in a way that has not been previously recorded. Other times, a historical event is used to complement a story's narrative, occurring in the background while characters deal with situations (personal or otherwise) wholly unrelated to that historical event. Sometimes, the names of people and places have been in some way altered. Historical fiction depicts settings that tend be real and drawn from history, and often contains actual historical persons, but the main characters tend to be fictional. Writers of stories in this genre, while penning fiction, attempt to capture the manners and social conditions of the persons or time(s) presented in the story, with due attention paid to period detail and fidelity. Historical fiction is found in books, magazines, art, television programming, film, theater, video games and other media. Writers of this genre are given artistic license in regard to presentation and subject matter, so long as it does not deviate in significant ways from established history. 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