Unit 4: Movements and Databases

Notes for the AP African American Studies

Dred Scott decision

A Supreme Court decision in 1857 that denied citizenship and basic rights to African Americans, treating them as property.

Plessy v Ferguson

A Supreme Court decision in 1896 that established the "separate but equal" doctrine, allowing for racial segregation and further oppression of African Americans.

Ku Klux Klan

A white supremacist organization that emerged in the late 19th century and continues to promote racism and violence against African Americans.

Racial peace

The absence of conflict and tension between different racial groups, often achieved through justice, goodwill, and brotherhood.

Urban migration

The movement of African Americans from rural areas to urban centers, seeking better economic opportunities and a new sense of self-respect and dignity.

Revolutionary change

A significant and transformative shift in the way African Americans perceive themselves and their determination to fight for justice and equality.

Oppressed peoples

Individuals and groups who experience systematic oppression and discrimination, often leading to a desire for freedom and liberation.

Violence and hatred

Negative responses to oppression that can perpetuate social problems and create further complications, hindering progress towards justice and equality.

Black women's leadership

The important role played by black women in the Civil Rights Movement, often facing gender discrimination and marginalization within the movement itself.

Constitutional revisions

Changes made to the organizational structure and principles of a group or movement, often aimed at improving inclusivity and equality.

Gender discrimination

Unfair treatment or exclusion based on a person's gender, often resulting in unequal opportunities and limited leadership roles for women.