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"Civil Rights Movement." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. Encyclopedia.com, n.d. Web. 07 May 2017.

"Brown v. Board of Education (1954)." Our Documents - Brown v. Board of Education (1954). N.p., n.d. Web. 07 May 2017.

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This chart shows the major events through it all during the civil rights movement.

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Even some white people believed that the treatment was wrong and unfair so they joined it.

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While on marches there were often incidents of violence for no reason at all. This includes violence from police officers.

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If a African American wanted to vote they had to take a literacy test that was so hard that made it impossible for them to pass.

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People road on the bus to raise awareness of the movement and express how they feel.

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Thousands of people came to march in Washington supporting the civil rights movement. Lead by Martin Luther King Jr.

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African Americans sitting at the counter waiting to be served which may never even happen.

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Boycott after the arrest of Rosa Parks that demanded the equality that was not being given;

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I feel that the movement was a huge success. The movement showed that many laws were unconstitutional along with establishing new laws that protects them. They gained the equality and respect they were looking for from the beginning. Nowadays they get the same opportunity as others just like they wanted. Sometimes there can be some racial comments but it is no where close to where it use to be.

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Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka was a huge court case that was against the segregation of public schools. This was a violation of the 14th amendment. This case was the start of the desegregation of all school systems.

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Rosa Parks was a very strong lady to stand up not only to the people on the bus but everyone that was racist towards her. Refusing to give up her seat set a good example to the rest of the movement.

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This is a powerful message that Martin Luther King Jr. said. Talking to them and explaining that they needed to be together as one not just individual to meet the goal they all wanted.

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Very famous and inspiring "I have a dream" speech.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. I Have A Dream Speech

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1. End segregation
2. Desegregate schools and other public facilities
3. Access jobs and housing
4. Reverse "separate but equal"
5. Equality in general
Actions that were taking to court cases, sit-ins, boycotts, non-violent protest, and marches. Court cases such as Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka. Sit-ins such as local diners sitting at the counters until served. Boycotts such as Montgomery Bus Boycott. Non-violent prptest such as Freedom riders. Marches such as Selma to Montgomery and Washington D.C.

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The civil rights movement for African Americans dates back to the mid- 1950s to the late 60s. Everyone wanted to be counted as equal and to be treated the same as everyone else especially white people. That includes the same opportunity to vote, same employment opportunity, housing, public facilities and to be free of racial discrimination.

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Martin Luther King Jr was one of the most influential people that was in the civil rights movement. It is located in Washington, D.C. where he gave the famous speech, "I have a dream."

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Washington, DC is a very busy metropolitan area. Parking is at a premium throughout the entire city. It is highly recommended that you make use of the efficient public transit system (Metro rail and Metro bus). Information and schedules for Metro can be found at www.wmata.com. The memorial is about a 15-20-minute walk along Independence Avenue from the Smithsonian Metro Station.

Parking throughout the District of Columbia is restricted generally (see individual area signs for site specific closures/restrictions) from 12:00 am (midnight) to 6:00 am to facilitate cleaning and maintenance. Be sure to check posted parking signs and meters before parking in a specific location.

Private paid parking garages and lots can be found downtown north of the National Mall. Most street parking is generally restricted to two or three hours (ticketing/towing enforced). The closest street parking to the memorial is along Ohio Drive SW along the Potomac River or in Lots A, B and C located south of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.

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Basic Information - Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

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Washington, DC is a very busy metropolitan area. Parking is at a premium throughout the entire city. It is highly recommended that you make use of the efficient public transit system (Metro rail and Metro bus). Information and schedules for Metro can be found at www.wmata.com.