America's Civil Rights Years… Awakening (1954-1956), Study notes of United States History

Download America's Civil Rights Years… Awakening (1954-1956) and more Study notes United States History in PDF only on Docsity! Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Years… Awakening (1954-1956) Name ________________________________ Date ________________ ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN COMPLETE SENTENCE. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, ANSWER WITH AS MUCH DETAIL AS YOU CAN (WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY AND HOW). 1. How did WWII effect African American thinking about racism, especially in the south? 2. What civil rights fights were waged in the Supreme Court? 3. What happened to Emmett Till in Money, Mississippi? Explain in detail. Page 1 of 4 4. Small acts of personal courage began the Civil Rights Movement. Explain how Moses Wright showed courage in doing what he did? 5. Why did Mamie Till insist on an open casket? 6. Explan how Mrs. Till showed courage in doing what she did? 7. How long did it take the jury to find the defendants not guilty in the Emmett Till trial? 8. What happened to inspire the Montgomery Bus Boycott? 9. What young minister emerged as a leader during this time? How old was he? Page 2 of 4