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Cause and effect of Birmingham Children's Crusade?
Cause: Segregation in Birmingham. Effect: Gained public sympathy and inspired youth involvement.
Cause and effect of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
Cause: Racial discrimination in voting. Effect: Increased African American voter registration and political participation.
Cause and effect of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
Cause: Segregation and discrimination in public spaces. Effect: Ended segregation and banned discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
Leader of the SCLC, emphasized nonviolent protest, delivered the 'I Have a Dream' speech.
Who was Fannie Lou Hamer?
Grassroots organizer and leader in the Civil Rights Movement.
Who was A. Philip Randolph?
Organized the March on Washington.
Who was Bayard Rustin?
Organized the March on Washington.
Who was John Lewis?
Activist who used nonviolent direct action tactics. Gave the speech, 'The Revolution is at Hand'.
What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do?
Ended segregation in public spaces and banned discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 do?
Prohibited racial discrimination in voting, banning literacy tests and poll taxes.
What was the impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on schools?
Enforced desegregation of schools.
What was the impact of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 on voter registration?
Led to a significant increase in African American voter registration and political participation.