Implications of Oppression and Revolutions in Society

This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to the implications of oppression, revolutions, the justice system, and the Civil Rights Movement.

Oppression

A prolonged cruel or unjust treatment that leads individuals or groups to resist and protest.

Violent Protests

Escalation of protests into aggressive actions often resulting from ongoing oppression.

Stable Governments

Governments that are well-established and able to function effectively over time.

Fast Revolutions

Revolutions that occur rapidly without sufficient planning, often resulting in chaos.

Justice System Trust

The faith citizens have in courts and legal institutions to protect their rights.

Civil Rights Movement Spark

Events or injustices, such as segregation or the murder of Emmett Till, that ignited the call for civil rights.

Jim Crow Laws

State and local laws enforcing racial segregation in the Southern United States.

Social Attitudes

The collective beliefs and values of a society that significantly influence actions towards change.