direct action is the use of demonstrations or protests to achieve a goal, rather than negotiation

existing between states; for example, buses travelling between states

Reasons why the civil rights movement was more successful from 1960 to 1965

History

In this unit pupils studied the height of the movement and the events that led to the 1964 Civil Rights Act. In ‘USA: how did the civil rights movement change after 1965?’ pupils will study the later years of the movement in order to consider how far the 1964 act was the success that many had hoped it would be.

In ‘USA: how did the civil rights movement develop between 1954-60?’ pupils studied the early years of the Civil Rights Movement, and the events that brought key individuals to the spotlight. In this unit, pupils will study the height of the movement in the lead up to the famous 1964 Civil Rights Act.

In this unit, pupils learn about the growing number and diversity of civil rights campaigns in the early 1960s. They learn about sit-ins, the Freedom rides, the peace marches and Freedom Summer, and the passage of the Civil Rights and Voting Rights Acts of 1964 and 1965.

USA: why was the civil rights movement more successful from 1960 to 1965?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

a mix of violent and non-violent direct action

The widespread use of what type of tactic led to greater support of the civil rights movement from black and white Americans?

What word describes existing between states; for example, buses travelling between states?

Put the following events of the civil rights movement from 1960-1965 in order, starting with the earliest.

reduced support for white supremacy organisations

the work and dedication of civil rights organisations

Which of the following were key reasons for the civil rights movement's success from 1960-1965?

Kennedy bowed to Republican pressure and changed his mind.

Kennedy was assassinated so his vice-president took over.

Kennedy had only promised to pass the act to get more votes.

Kennedy stepped down as president so his vice-president took over

Why did President Johnson, not President Kennedy, pass the Civil Rights Act (1964)?

The support of which president led to rapid progress in the civil rights movement and greater federal intervention?

temporary schools set up in Mississippi to help overcome inequalities

the act of signing up to do something - for example, voting

to officially register as a student on a university course

the use of demonstrations or protests to achieve a goal

Match the keyword to its correct definition.

Who became president in 1960 with lots of support from black Americans?

Which president successfully passed the Voting Rights Act in 1965?

banned any discrimination in voting and voter registration

gave federal agents the power to act against discrimination in registration

Which of the following was included in the Civil Rights Act (1964)?

Several civil rights leaders from which organisations decided to campaign for further change following the Civil Rights Act (1964)?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz