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The 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 actionDemocratic Constitution in South Africa Struggle against Apartheid • Apartheid was the name of a system of racial discrimination unique to South Africa. • This system was particularly oppressive for the blacks. → They were forbidden from living in white areas. • Since 1950, the blacks, coloured and Indians fought against the apartheid system. • The African National Congress (ANC) was the umbrella organisation that led the struggle against the policies of segregation. • In 1964, Nelson Mandela and seven other leaders were sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964 for daring to oppose the apartheid regime in his country. Towards a New Constitution • As protests and struggles against apartheid had increased, the white regime changed its policies. • After 28 years of imprisonment, Nelson Mandela released from jail. • At the midnight of 26 April 1994, democracy was adopted as a form of government in South Africa. • After two years, a constitution came out which gave to its citizens the most extensive rights available in any country. Why do we need a Constitution? • A constitution is necessary because: → It generates a degree of trust and coordination that is necessary for different kind of people to live together. → It specifies how the government will be constituted, who will have power to take which decisions. → It lays down limits on the powers of the government and tells us what the rights of the citizens are. → It expresses the aspirations of the people about creating a good society. Making of the Indian Constitution • In 1928, Motilal Nehru and eight other Congress leaders drafted a constitution for India. • In 1931, the resolution at the Karachi session of the Indian National Congress dwelt on how independent India’s constitution should look like. • Factors contributed to the making of our Constitution. → Ideals of French Revolution → The practice of parliamentary democracy in Britain → The Bill of Rights in the US → The socialist revolution in Russia The Constituent Assembly • In July 1946, Elections to the Constituent Assembly were held. → The drafting of the document called the constitution was done Constituent Assembly. → Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly. → In December 1946, the first meeting was held. • After the country was divided into India and Pakistan, the Constituent Assembly also got divided. • The Assembly adopted the Constitution on 26 November 1949 but it came into effect on 26 January 1950. • To mark this day we celebrate January 26 as Republic Day every year. • The Constituent Assembly worked in a systematic, open and consensual manner. → First some basic principles were decided and agreed upon. → Then a Drafting Committee chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar prepared a draft constitution for discussion. → More than two thousand amendments were considered. Philosophy of the Constitution • The Constitution begins with a short statement of its basic values which is called the Preamble to the constitution. The preamble focuses on: → Justice, social, economic and political. → Liberty of thoughts, expression, belief, faith and worship. → Equality of status and of opportunity. → Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation.Segregacion Escolar Hispana en los Estados Unidos Segregation and discrimination in the USASegregation Segregation in the USASegregation & Medicine/Technology QuizSEGREGATION OF WASTE