Early 1960s study guide
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Cuban Missile Crisis
Standoff between the US, Cuba, and Russia over missiles in Cuba, nearly leading to nuclear war.
John F
35th US President who averted a nuclear war with the USSR during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Greensboro Sit-Ins
Peaceful protests by African Americans against segregation in diners by sitting in white-only sections.
Freedom Rides
Protests challenging state segregation by riding buses through segregated towns/states.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Legislation aimed at ending discrimination and racism by law in the United States.
March on Washington
1963 event advocating for civil and economic rights for African Americans, including MLK's "I have a dream" speech.
Civil Disobedience
Action of disobeying unconstitutional laws to reform society, like sit-ins during the Civil Rights Movement.
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)
Group of college students important in peaceful protests during the Civil Rights Movement.
Dramatizing the Issue
Making a situation appear worse to draw attention and promote change, as advocated by John Lewis and MLK in nonviolent resistance.