CIVIL RIGHTS MILESTONES PERFORMANCE-BASED ASSESSMENT [PBA2]
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Leader Used passive resistance Used organized protests in the fight against segregation “I have a dream…” speech at March on Washington-Aug. 1963 TODAY: People still follow the teachings of Dr. King and we have a national holiday set aside to celebrate him and his legacy.
Rosa Parks refused to give up seat on bus to a white man her actions led to Montgomery Bus Boycott active member and Secretary of her local NAACP TODAY: All forms of public transportation are available to people of all races. People still use boycotts to make changes.
Organized Protests Examples: sit-ins, marches, rallies, speeches, boycotts Specific examples/events: Montgomery Bus Boycott Greensboro Lunch Counter Sit-in March on Washington Freedom Rides through the South TODAY: Organized protests are still used to try and make social or political changes.
Brown v. Board of Education Overturned Plessy v. Ferguson: “separate but equal” “Separate but equal” is unconstitutional Desegregated public schools in the US TODAY: Public schools in the US are culturally and economically diverse; children may not be turned away because of their race, ethnicity, or religion.
NAACP (organization) formed in 1909 by W.E.B. DuBois and Ida B. Wells formed to protect African Americans’ constitutional rights worked to make people aware of the discrimination/crimes against African Americans TODAY: The NAACP still exists and continues to help African Americans with injustices.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 Banned segregation in public places no more whites only or colored only: Restrooms Drinking fountains Waiting rooms attempted to prevent job discrimination TODAY: This law is still in effect to ensure the civil rights of all Americans.
Voting Rights Act of 1965 LITERACY TESTS Banned literacy tests (ability to read and write) as a qualification to vote Federal government will oversee voter registration TODAY: If you are 18 yrs. old and can prove your identity, you can vote. There are NO other requirements LITERACY TESTS