Key Details: African Americans stopped riding the buses in Montgomery, Alabama for over a year.
Cause: Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat for a white man.
Effects: The bus company goes broke and segregation is ruled out on public transport.
Montgomery Bus Boycott
GIVE ME THAT SEAT!
NO!
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Cause: African Americans face severe voter suppression throughout the U.S. especially in the south.
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Key Detail: The Voting Rights Act of 1965 banned these practices and gave the federal government power to monitor elections in areas with a history of discrimination.
WE WANT TO BE HEARD!
Effect: The law led to a significant increase in African American voters, helping to reshape political representation in the U.S.
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Cause: African Americans faced unfair treatment, especially in schools, jobs, and public places. They were often not allowed to use the same facilities as white people and were denied equal rights.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
I HAVE A DREAM!
Key Event: Leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. led peaceful protests and marches to fight against this unfair treatment. One important event was the March on Washington in 1963, where Dr. King gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
Effect: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, which made it illegal to treat people unfairly because of their race, color, religion, sex, or where they come from. It helped bring more equality to America.
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