8.1 Civil Rights Movement

one man, one vote

separate-but-equal facilities

racial quotas

equal pay for equal work

because of differences in the facilities, white students most likely received a better education than African-Americans

despite differences in the facilities, African-American students most likely received a better education than white students

Southern state governments provided equal funding for both African American and white students

segregation of southern schools had no impact on the quality of education

Rosa Parks

Ella Baker

Thurgood Marshall

Medgar Evers

it led to a federal takeover of many Southern public schools

it strengthened control of education by state governments

it was the first time martial law had been declared in the US

it showed that the government would enforce court decisions on integration

the national identity of the US has become more inclusive

the ideal of religious freedom is accepted throughout the US

there is a larger gap in the standard of living between rich and poor citizens

there are fewer citizens who support the practice of civil disobedience

advocating a violent revolution against the government

urging nonviolence while demanding equality

demanding proportional representation for African Americans in Congress

calling for school desegregation

unfair lending practices by banks

unequal represenation in local legislatures

inadequate medical services in urban areas

discrimination by employers

gaining opportunities to vote

ending involuntary servitude

ending segregation in public facilities

gaining equal opportunities in employment

end the Vietnam War

focus on environmental issues

obtain equal rights for African Americans

lower the voting age