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The Civil Rights Movement (Key Terms)

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to free someone from a criminal charge following a not guilty verdict
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acquit
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apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.
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appeal

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to free someone from a criminal charge following a not guilty verdict

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apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.

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in fact; or in effect, this Latin phrase describes what actually happens in reality; for example "de facto segregation"

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of law, this Latin phrase refers to a formal legal requirement ; for example "de jure segregation"

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to end a policy of racial segregation

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to intermix people or groups previously segregated

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a form of protest in which demonstrators occupy a place, refusing to leave until their demands are met.

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of or relating to an entire system, rather than just a part

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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 action
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