Civil Rights by MARIN MANTHEY

Emmett Till (August 28, 1955)

manthmar000 — 2023-12-14 17:18:29 UTC

Two people broke into Emmetts house, killed him, and dragged him into the river

The impact of this is that it sparked awareness for racial discrimination and influenced laws to be made.

University of Mississippi (October 1, 1962)

manthmar000 — 2023-12-14 18:14:39 UTC

James Meredith was the first African American to be accepted into the University of Mississippi. He faced a lot of discrimination and violence while attending.

This had an impact because it demonstrated desegregating schooling and moving forward in society.

Voting Rights Act 1965

manthmar000 — 2023-12-16 04:05:03 UTC

This act made it legal for African Americans to vote and gave them equal rights for voting.

This had an impact because it showed that the US was moving forward with removing discrimination and moving past white supremacy.

Selma (March 7, 1965)

manthmar000 — 2023-12-16 04:22:58 UTC

People gathered in Selma Alabama to march to the capital to advocate the right for African Americans to vote.

This had an impact on society because it demonstrated that people were advocating for equal rights and was the first major protest for this cause.

Freedom riders (May 4, 1961)

manthmar000 — 2023-12-16 04:32:43 UTC

This is when civil rights activists rode on buses through Washington DC to promote equal treatment for all. Many white supremacy followers broke onto the buses and beat the activists.

This had an impact because it showed how activists were using their voices to stick up for what was right and fight for equal treatment.

24th Amendment (January 23, 1964)

manthmar000 — 2023-12-16 04:36:55 UTC

The 24th Amendment eliminated poll taxes and made it illegal to impose taxes on voters. This made it easier for everyone to vote equally and didn’t put any challenges in the way.

This had an impact on society because it showed America was moving forward in the fight for equal rights and was making it more equal for everyone.

Brown vs Board (May 17, 1954)

manthmar000 — 2023-12-16 04:41:25 UTC

This is when it became illegal for schools to be segregated in the US. This had an impact because it meant all children could go to school together and that the US was moving forward with civil rights.

Montgomery bus (December 5, 1955)

manthmar000 — 2023-12-16 04:45:17 UTC

This is was a civil rights protest where African Americans refused to ride Montgomery buses to boycott. This had an impact because it showed that African Americans were standing up for what was right.

Freedom summer (June 1964)

manthmar000 — 2023-12-16 04:53:33 UTC

Three hundred volunteers went to Mississippi over the summer to get more African Americans to be able to vote. This was a movement to help bring more African Americans opinions into the government. This had an impact on society because it widen the influence and opinions brought into American society and gave more people a voice.

Civil Rights Amendment (July 2, 1964)

manthmar000 — 2023-12-16 04:58:58 UTC

The Civil Rights Amendment made it illegal to have segregation in the US. This impacted America because everyone was given equal access to facilities and it helped stop segregation on a national level.