Moement of people and rights and freedoms

How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to slavery?

Increased demand for cotton, causing slavery to expand.

Why was Brown v Board significant?

It helped begin school integration by ruling that school segregation was unconstitutional.

Why was 1964 a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement?

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned segregation and racial discrimination, providing major legal protections.

Why did MLK believe in non-violent protest?

He believed it exposed injustice and gained public support.

What is the significance of the Day of Mourning?

It was the first major Indigenous civil rights protest, held in 1938 against discrimination.

What was Vincent Lingiari's contribution to Indigenous rights?

He became a symbol of Indigenous land rights, notably through the Wave Hill Walk-Off.

Describe the experiences of enslaved people.

Forced labour, punishment, family separation, and poor living conditions.

How did sit-ins challenge segregation?

They peacefully defied segregation laws and practices at segregated lunch counters.

What is the significance of the March on Washington?

It increased support for civil rights legislation, highlighted by MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech.

Compare the Protection and Assimilation policies.

The Protection Policy restricted Indigenous Australians' movement, work, and family life, while Assimilation aimed to make them adopt white Australian culture, leading to loss of culture and language.