Reasons why the civil rights movement was more successful from 1960 to 1965
I can describe the key moments of the civil rights movement and explain the main reasons for the success achieved by 1965.
Reasons why the civil rights movement was more successful from 1960 to 1965
I can describe the key moments of the civil rights movement and explain the main reasons for the success achieved by 1965.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The widespread use of non-violent direct action led to greater support from black and white Americans.
- The support of Kennedy led to rapid progress and greater federal intervention.
- As president, Johnson continued Kennedy's efforts passing both the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act.
Keywords
Direct action - direct action is the use of demonstrations or protests to achieve a goal, rather than negotiation
Act - an act is a law passed by the government
Interstate - existing between states; for example, buses travelling between states
Common misconception
One individual, Martin Luther King, was responsible for the success of the civil rights movement from 1960 to 1965.
While Martin Luther King played a huge role of the success seen in these years, the success was also the result of several civil rights leaders and the work of their organisations as well an increasing support from the president.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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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