Early opposition to the civil rights movement
I can describe the different forms of opposition to the civil rights movement.
Early opposition to the civil rights movement
I can describe the different forms of opposition to the civil rights movement.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The KKK gained more support as opposition to the civil rights movement grew.
- Increased opposition led to increase violence (e.g. the murder of Emmett Till).
- The White Citizens' Councils were an example of organised opposition to civil rights in the south.
- There was opposition to the civil rights movement within the US government, often led by the 'Dixiecrats'.
Common misconception
Opposition to the civil rights movement was limited to organisations formed by the public
Opposition to the civil rights movement was organised both within the public and within the US government
Keywords
Lynching - lynching is when someone is killed for an offence without a trial, usually by an armed group
Federal - a federal government is a system of government where these is one central government that controls a collection of smaller state governments
Manifesto - a manifesto is a public declaration of policy and aims
Dixiecrat - a Dixiecrat was a Southern Democrat party politician, known for their opposition to the civil rights movement
Filibuster - a filibuster is a prolonged action (e.g. a speech) that aims to prevent the passing of a law
Content guidance
- Contains depictions of discriminatory behaviour.
- Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.
Supervision
Adult supervision suggested.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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a public declaration of policy and aims.
Southern Democrat politician who opposed the civil rights movement
prolonged action that aims to prevents the passing of a law