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What were the causes and effects of the Birmingham Children's Crusade?
Cause: Segregation in Birmingham. Effect: National outrage, increased youth involvement in the movement.
What were the causes and effects of Freedom Summer?
Cause: Racial violence and voter suppression in Mississippi. Effect: Increased awareness of racial injustice, formation of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.
What were the causes and effects of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
Cause: Continued voter suppression tactics against African Americans. Effect: Increased African American voter registration and political participation.
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'.
Who was Martin Luther King Jr. and what was his impact?
Leader of the SCLC; advocated for nonviolent protest and civil disobedience; delivered the "I Have a Dream" speech.
Who was Fannie Lou Hamer and what was her impact?
Grassroots organizer and voting rights activist; leader in the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.
Who was A. Philip Randolph and what was his impact?
Labor leader and civil rights activist; helped organize the March on Washington.
Who was Bayard Rustin and what was his impact?
Civil rights activist and strategist; helped organize the March on Washington.
Who was John Lewis and what was his impact?
SNCC leader, Freedom Rider, and Congressman; advocated for immediate and radical action on civil rights.