Civil Rights Movement Research Paper
This essay will cover points on the main events of the Civil Rights movement from 1954-65, and the impact that was made through them.
The Montgomery Bus Boycott 1955-56 On the 13 November 1956 the Supreme Court outlawed segregation on Montgomery buses in the Browder v. Gale case. There had been successful mass boycott of buses by all Black citizens of Montgomery who were fuelled with intent to fight oppression and a determined onward pursuit for desegregation. In order for the Boycott to make an impact, Black people chose to walk to work or travel by taxi or private car pools, no matter what age or state of physical health. My feets is tired but my soul is rested'. Throughout the Boycott the NAACP constantly challenged the courts on …show more content…
King was constantly in jail for his actions, but when promptly released continued protesting against segregation, which led to a local boycott along with rallies and protest meetings. Though King's efforts to provoke violence were concentrated, he was tactically overcome by Laurie Pritchett, who strategically ensured that the Federal Government had no reason to involve itself. When King returned to Albany to further protest he was sent to jail, but his fine was anonymously paid so that he could not register his protest. We are to believe this was the cunning work of Pritchett himself.
Impact/effect on the Civil Right Movement
- Failed to create a situation where the Federal Authorities felt obliged to act.
- Desegregated parks were closed and libraries were removed of chairs.
- SNCC and NAACP realised cooperation was needed, but there was still resentment between the two groups.
- A United front was needed if success was to be achieved.
- Laurie Pritchett challenged the provoking of violence method of King and countered, allowing for further …show more content…
The SCLC sought out a campaign that would inevitably ensure victory and embark on the next step for the Civil Right Movement. The aim was to precede with non-violent protest to such a degree that reaction and change would be certified. In April, the first sit-in demonstrators demanded desegregation in the town and an end to discrimination in employment. All stores that refused to serve Black people were boycotted. Protesters were constantly arrested under the orders of Police Chief Bull Conner. The murder of William Moore who was a white man on a freedom walk sparked further tension in an already heated situation. However the boldest and most controversial act of the campaign was the ignition of teenagers to young children into the protest movement. This somewhat extreme form of protest was an effectual publicity stunt, as Bull Conner's response of fire hoses and police dogs against children sparked media uproar. The protest had eventually made impact as on 7th May, the Citizens Committee accepted the gradual introduction of desegregated facilities and the commencement of a biracial committee to discuss further
The Montgomery Bus Boycott 1955-56 On the 13 November 1956 the Supreme Court outlawed segregation on Montgomery buses in the Browder v. Gale case. There had been successful mass boycott of buses by all Black citizens of Montgomery who were fuelled with intent to fight oppression and a determined onward pursuit for desegregation. In order for the Boycott to make an impact, Black people chose to walk to work or travel by taxi or private car pools, no matter what age or state of physical health. My feets is tired but my soul is rested'. Throughout the Boycott the NAACP constantly challenged the courts on …show more content…
King was constantly in jail for his actions, but when promptly released continued protesting against segregation, which led to a local boycott along with rallies and protest meetings. Though King's efforts to provoke violence were concentrated, he was tactically overcome by Laurie Pritchett, who strategically ensured that the Federal Government had no reason to involve itself. When King returned to Albany to further protest he was sent to jail, but his fine was anonymously paid so that he could not register his protest. We are to believe this was the cunning work of Pritchett himself.
Impact/effect on the Civil Right Movement
- Failed to create a situation where the Federal Authorities felt obliged to act.
- Desegregated parks were closed and libraries were removed of chairs.
- SNCC and NAACP realised cooperation was needed, but there was still resentment between the two groups.
- A United front was needed if success was to be achieved.
- Laurie Pritchett challenged the provoking of violence method of King and countered, allowing for further …show more content…
The SCLC sought out a campaign that would inevitably ensure victory and embark on the next step for the Civil Right Movement. The aim was to precede with non-violent protest to such a degree that reaction and change would be certified. In April, the first sit-in demonstrators demanded desegregation in the town and an end to discrimination in employment. All stores that refused to serve Black people were boycotted. Protesters were constantly arrested under the orders of Police Chief Bull Conner. The murder of William Moore who was a white man on a freedom walk sparked further tension in an already heated situation. However the boldest and most controversial act of the campaign was the ignition of teenagers to young children into the protest movement. This somewhat extreme form of protest was an effectual publicity stunt, as Bull Conner's response of fire hoses and police dogs against children sparked media uproar. The protest had eventually made impact as on 7th May, the Citizens Committee accepted the gradual introduction of desegregated facilities and the commencement of a biracial committee to discuss further