Chapter 29: The Civil Rights Movement
In the the 1950s and 1960s, African Americans made major strides. They began by challenging segregation in the South. With the Montgomery bus boycott, Martin Luther King Jr., achieved national and worldwide recognition. His peaceful resistance inspired many, especially students. After King's assassination, the CRM shifted focus. Many people in the movement began to see economic opportunity as the key to equality.
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Chapter 29 Section 1: Class Notes
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Chapter 29 Sections 2: Class Notes
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Chapter 29 Section 3: Class Notes
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Chapter 29 Section 4: Class Notes
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