60. Unit 9-7: Civil Rights (part 2)

Gandhi's approach to _______________, refusal to obey certain laws, demands or commands of the government, in non violent ways. Was adopted and used by Civil Rights leaders of the time.

In Greensboro, NC Four NCAT students staged a “sit in” at the lunch counter at Woolworth's Department store. They sat every day. They were abused and belittled daily. These nonviolent protests attract attention to their cause.

The Freedom Ride shows the country that although the laws had been passed to end segregation, many states still practice ___________against Black Americans.

MKL, Jr. was jailed for carpooling. He served 386 days in jail. People around the country start to hear about this nonviolent ____________ and Judges begin to change laws.

The NAACP chose Rosa Parker to sit on a bus and not vacate her seat. She was arrested for this. MLK, Jr. staged boycotts of the bus company. Warner court ruled segregation on public buses ____________.

Students around the country are inspired by the “Woolworth” sit in. Blatant racism is pointed out and brought to light. Stores across the country ended _____________.

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference, SCLC, was organized by MLK, Jr. These people staged peaceful protests against racist laws and _______________through the South.

Ella Baker was an important Civil Right organizer of this time. She taught students on Civil Disobedience and nonviolent protests.

Match it! Select the correct answer from the pull down...Good luck!