1. Black power movement Jason Kruck, Cahill Cronin

2. What was the movement Well the Black Power movement was when there was a turning point in black-white relations in the United States. Black Power means: – Emphases racial pride – Promoted collective black interest – Advocated for the creation of black cultural and political institutions – Promoted self determinations

3. What was the movement Political Goals Defense against racial oppression Established social institutions Create self-sufficient economy Stokely Carmichael “This is the twenty-seventh time I have been arrested and I ain't going to jail no more! The only way we gonna stop them white men from whuppin' us is to take over. What we gonna start sayin' now is Black Power!”

4. Who was involved The most well known group was called the black panthers – They were a nationalist and socialist organization

5. When did this movement take place The black power movement started In 1954 and it ended in 1968.

6. Why did the movement start African Americans want rights and wanted to have equal rights and not have segregated public and private places.

7. What tactics did the movement use Their tactics where to teach their followers self defense Free lunches where given to poor kids Free medical help was available

8. Citations Wikipedia.com http://www.franciscodacosta.com/articles/BP P.html http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/black_p anthers.htm http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/black_p anthers.htm http://www.hoover.archives.gov/exhibits/afric anamerican/blackpower/ http://www.hoover.archives.gov/exhibits/afric anamerican/blackpower/ http://law.jrank.org/pages/4776/Black-Power- Movement.html