Overview of the Civil Rights Movement

Civil Rights Movement

Organized effort for racial equality in 1950s-60s.

Jim Crow Laws

Laws enforcing racial segregation in the South.

Plessy v. Ferguson

Supreme Court case establishing 'separate but equal' doctrine.

Brown v. Board of Education

Supreme Court case declaring segregation inherently unequal.

De jure segregation

Segregation enforced by law, like Jim Crow.

De facto segregation

Segregation occurring in practice without legal enforcement.

Nonviolence

Peaceful actions used to promote social change.

Civil Disobedience

Nonviolent resistance to unjust laws.

Boycotting

Refusing to buy products to pressure companies.

Rallies/Marches

Public gatherings to raise awareness for causes.

Legal Action

Using courts to create social change.

Malcolm X

Civil rights leader advocating for black empowerment.

Militancy

Willingness to use violence for social change.

Black Panthers

Militant group advocating for black power and rights.

Solidarity

Unity among people with shared goals.

Asian American Movement

Movement advocating for Asian Americans' rights.

Chicano Movement

Movement for Mexican Americans' rights and empowerment.

Native American Movement

Advocacy for Native Americans' rights and sovereignty.

Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965

Removed immigration limits, increasing Asian immigration.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion.

Civil Voting Rights Act of 1965

Protected voting rights for African Americans.

Civil Rights Act of 1968

Prohibited discrimination in housing.

LBJ's Great Society

Programs addressing poverty and civil rights issues.

Obstacles to Civil Rights

Challenges faced include violence, bias, and legal barriers.

Successes of Civil Rights

Achievements include desegregation and legal protections.