MLK & Civil Disobedience - Leader of Civil rights movement during the 1960's; believed in peaceful protest; shot and killed in 1968. Organized acts of civil disobedience such as peace walks, strikes, sit-ins, and protests.
Power of "The Mob" - "2 is greater than 1" The more people you have behind a cause or against a power, the more power you have yourself. They power you are standing up against cannot possibly punish a mass mob of people, but instead compromise, or give in to them to return order.
Plessy V. Ferguson - Separate but equal was constitutional.
Brown V. Board of Education - Oliver Brown went to court with the School Board on behalf of his 8 year old daughter. Supreme Court ruled that segregation was unlawful.
Civil Rights Goals - Equal opportunity and treatment, desegregation, equal rights and facilities, and equal job opportunities.
Eisenhower's role in Little Rock - Legally made sure the 9 black students of Little Rock were able to attend their high school by sending in 1,000 soldiers to escort them in. Even though he did not fully agree, he respected the law.
Rights of the accused - 1.) Right to Representation 2.) Right to council 3.) Miranda Rights
Chavez and the UFW - Chavez founded the UFW and wanted representation for under paid, over worked farm workers. Organized many strikes, Union opportunities, and hunger strikes to strengthen his cause. Against immigration for it would defeat the purpose.
Sit-In's and Other protests - purpose was to peacefully demonstrate that they would not back down, and would continue to stand and pacifically fight for their equal opportunities that they were entitled to as American citizens.
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