Chapter 14: The Civil Rights Movement (1945–1975)
Summary
African Americans suffered from many forms of discrimination, including segregation that separated blacks and whites in hospitals, schools, restaurants and other areas of public life. When Johnson became president, he pushed to get the Civil Rights Act passed, banning segregation in public places, outlawing discrimination in employment, and taking many other steps in improving civil rights. African Americans such as Malcolm X, the Black Panthers, Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks all used different approaches to put an end to discrimination. By the end of the 1960's, steps had been made to end segregation, and raise the incomes and education levels of African Americans. However, controversy continued to exist over racial issues.
Chapter Outline
Section 1: Early Demands for Equality
Section 2: The Movement Gains Ground
Section 3: New Successes and Challenges
African Americans suffered from many forms of discrimination, including segregation that separated blacks and whites in hospitals, schools, restaurants and other areas of public life. When Johnson became president, he pushed to get the Civil Rights Act passed, banning segregation in public places, outlawing discrimination in employment, and taking many other steps in improving civil rights. African Americans such as Malcolm X, the Black Panthers, Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks all used different approaches to put an end to discrimination. By the end of the 1960's, steps had been made to end segregation, and raise the incomes and education levels of African Americans. However, controversy continued to exist over racial issues.
Chapter Outline
Section 1: Early Demands for Equality
Section 2: The Movement Gains Ground
Section 3: New Successes and Challenges