How successful was the civil rights movement by 1975?
I can make and evaluate judgement on the extent of progress in the civil rights movement by 1975.
How successful was the civil rights movement by 1975?
I can make and evaluate judgement on the extent of progress in the civil rights movement by 1975.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Progress in politics was limited by Nixon, who showed little intention of supporting the civil rights movement.
- Although changes in education were slow, the bussing initiative brought rapid progress in the 1960s.
- One area Nixon offered some support was the economy, although rates of unemployment remained higher for black Americans.
Keywords
Bussing - bussing was a system of using coaches and buses to help black Americans attend integrated schools outside of their local area
Common misconception
As Nixon showed little interest in the civil rights movement after his election, the movement largely regressed in the 1970s.
The extent of progress in the civil rights movement was largely dependent on the area of life you consider. For example, there was little change politically but there was some progress economically.
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