The rights of a nation's citizens are civil rights. In the 1950s and 1960s, black Americans organized a movement to demand these rights, including equal education, the right to vote, and many other freedoms. This significant and accessible volume takes readers through the key events of the movement, including its victories and disappointments. Central figures such as Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X are featured, and a timeline helps readers understand the movement's progression.
Contents
What are Civil Rights? -- The rise of Jim Crow -- Brown v. Board of Education -- Rose Parks and the bus boycott -- Sit-ins -- Freedom rides -- The March on Washington -- Civil rights laws -- Malcolm X -- The movement continues -- Key dates of the civil rights movement.