Georgia's Role in the Civil Rights Movement

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from Georgia's history regarding the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on important figures, legislation, and events.

Civil Rights Movement

A struggle for social justice by African Americans to gain equal rights and end racial discrimination.

Brown v. Board of Education

A 1954 Supreme Court case that declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

Herman Talmadge

Governor of Georgia from 1948 to 1955 known for his support of segregation and white supremacy.

Martin Luther King Jr.

A prominent civil rights leader who advocated for nonviolent protest against racial discrimination.

Sibley Commission

A commission formed in 1960 to gauge public opinion on school desegregation in Georgia.

Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)

A civil rights organization formed by college students to promote nonviolent protests and voter registration.

Albany Movement

A desegregation effort in Albany, Georgia from 1961 to 1962 that involved mass protests and sit-ins.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Andrew Young

Civil rights activist, congressman, and Atlanta's first African American mayor.

Maynard Jackson

The first African American mayor of Atlanta who promoted minority business opportunities.