History Chapter 23 Test

Including 2 or more radical groups

Civil rights organization started in 1942; active in sit-ins and demonstrations during 50's and 60's

Civil rights organization founded in 1957 by MLK Jr; employed non violent means of protest and helped snift the focus of civil rights movement to the south

Student civil rights organization begun in 1960 to address the concerns of the young african american; orgianlly part of the SCLC

Organized demonstration in which protesters seat themselces in segregated establishments to protest racial discrimination; because common practice for many civil rights groups in 1960s.

Campaign by african americans and white civil workers in 1961 to protest segregated southern bus facilities by riding through the lower south on buses.

Largely unsuccessful protests against racial inequailty in albany, georgia in 1961 and 62. led by MLKJ

Civil rights demonstration in washington dc led by MLKJ

Law prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations and job opportunities.

Legislation that have the federal government the power to register voters in areas where local officials prevented african american from voting

Segregation enforced by laws common in the south through the 60's.

Segregation in the north and elsewhere cayse by ghetto conditions rather than by law.

African american religious group founded in 1933 that believes in the religion of Islam; self-sufficiency, self-displine, and creation of black nation.

African americans movement seeking unity, self-determination and economic and political power.