Unit 10-Texas Civil Rights

Modern Texas I

A study of the major political and social developments in Texas since 1945.

Civil Rights Movement

The collective efforts in the 1950s and 1960s made by minorities and their supporters to gain equal rights.

Lyndon B. Johnson

A key Texas leader known for his political career and contributions to civil rights and social policies.

TEKS/Standards 7.1

Describes major eras in Texas history, including their defining characteristics.

LULAC

The League of United Latin American Citizens, a key organization in advocating for the rights of Mexican Americans.

Equal Protection Clause

An idea in the Fourteenth Amendment that ensures no state denies any of its people equal protection of the laws.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

A law that made it illegal to discriminate against people in public places and in employment.

Desegregation

The process of ending the policy of separating groups based on racial differences.

Jim Crow Laws

Laws that promoted segregation and discrimination, especially against African Americans.

Civil Disobedience

Refusal to obey government demands as a form of protest to effect change.

Civil Rights Activist

A leader of the political struggle to gain equal rights and opportunities for minorities.

Desegregated Schools

Schools that have ended racial segregation and now include students of all races.

Mansfield High School Events

A significant incident in Texas civil rights history regarding school desegregation in Mansfield, Texas.

The Great Society

A set of domestic programs launched by Lyndon B. Johnson aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice.

LULAC's Role

Advocated for the rights of Mexican Americans and fought against discrimination.

Voting Rights Act of 1965

A law aimed at overcoming legal barriers at the state and local levels preventing African Americans from voting.

Civil Rights Issues

Discussions and movements addressing the inequalities faced by marginalized groups in society.

Impact of World War II on Civil Rights

The war heightened awareness of civil rights issues and led to increased activism among minority groups.

Key Figures

Important individuals in the civil rights movement, including Lyndon B. Johnson, James L. Farmer Jr., and Dr. Hector P. García.

Protest Strategies

Various methods employed during the civil rights movement, including marches, sit-ins, and legal challenges.