Five Methods of Protest:
1.) Boycotts- Peaceful protest in which people refuse to buy or use certain goods or services.
Example: Montgomery Bus Boycott
This was a political and social protest campaign against the policy of radical segregation on the public transit system that began on December 5, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama. This boycott stared when an African American, Rosa Parks, refused to give up her seat to a white man on the bus. Rosa Parks was later arrested and fined $14, due to her actions. All African-Americans were advised not to ride on the public transit system. The Montgomery Bus Boycott lasted 381 days.
This was successful a successful method of protest because the public transit system began lose millions of dollars, since African-Americans were no longer supporting or riding the public buses. The boycott also led to the United States Supreme Court to order Montgomery to integrate the bus system.
This was a political and social protest campaign against the policy of radical segregation on the public transit system that began on December 5, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama. This boycott stared when an African American, Rosa Parks, refused to give up her seat to a white man on the bus. Rosa Parks was later arrested and fined $14, due to her actions. All African-Americans were advised not to ride on the public transit system. The Montgomery Bus Boycott lasted 381 days.
This was successful a successful method of protest because the public transit system began lose millions of dollars, since African-Americans were no longer supporting or riding the public buses. The boycott also led to the United States Supreme Court to order Montgomery to integrate the bus system.
This is a video about how the Montgomery Bus Boycott began, as well as how Rosa Parks was a key figure in the Civil Rights Movement. |
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2.) Sit-ins- Sitting down in a public place and refusing to move, there by causing business to lose customers.
Example: Woolsworth's Dinner in Greensboro, North Carolina
This is a picture taken in Greensboro, North Carolina on February 1, 1960. These four college students, all African-Americans, went to a local store where they politely asked for some coffee, sitting in the "whites-only" section. They waited patiently and were refused service. The students remained sitting there even while they were getting threatened and beaten. Other colored people began following the foot steps as these four college men. Many African Americans were arrested in there efforts to stop segregation.
This was a successful method of protest because eventually restaurants throughout the South began to end there policies of segregation.
This was huge for African-Americans.
This is a picture taken in Greensboro, North Carolina on February 1, 1960. These four college students, all African-Americans, went to a local store where they politely asked for some coffee, sitting in the "whites-only" section. They waited patiently and were refused service. The students remained sitting there even while they were getting threatened and beaten. Other colored people began following the foot steps as these four college men. Many African Americans were arrested in there efforts to stop segregation.
This was a successful method of protest because eventually restaurants throughout the South began to end there policies of segregation.
This was huge for African-Americans.
3.) Civil Disobedience- Non-violent refusal to obey a law that the protester considers to be unjust.
4.) March- groups of people protesting a political issue in a nonviolent way.
Example: March on Washington
On August 28, 1963, about 200,000 Americans marched in Washington, D.C. to spur the passage of the Civil Rights Bill. This political rally was for freedom and for jobs for all people, no matter their skin color. This march was so huge that it was broadcast on public television for the rest of the world to witness. This shed light on the challenges that African Americans were facing daily around the country. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech that influenced millions of people. His iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, portrayed the message of racial justice and equality.
The March on Washington was a success; it gave colored people the hope they needed to keep pushing for an end to segregation. People of the same race came together and worked together. This march made the United States government aware that something needed to be changed.
On August 28, 1963, about 200,000 Americans marched in Washington, D.C. to spur the passage of the Civil Rights Bill. This political rally was for freedom and for jobs for all people, no matter their skin color. This march was so huge that it was broadcast on public television for the rest of the world to witness. This shed light on the challenges that African Americans were facing daily around the country. Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech that influenced millions of people. His iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, portrayed the message of racial justice and equality.
The March on Washington was a success; it gave colored people the hope they needed to keep pushing for an end to segregation. People of the same race came together and worked together. This march made the United States government aware that something needed to be changed.
5.) Violent Militant Groups-
Example: The Black Panther Power
In October of 1966 in California, the Black Panther Party was formed for self defense. They practiced militant self-defense and fought to reestablish social, political, and economic equality for all people, no matter skin colors. Over 70% of African Americans lived in urban areas were they experienced poverty, prejudice, and police brutality. The Black Panther Power protected African Americans from the abuse they were enduring by the Caucasians. The Black Panthers started to gain popularity and at its peak, in the late 1960s, there were a total of 2,000 members cross America. This method was successful because first of all, African American lives were saved from the violence from the people who were pro-segregation. This also showed whites that African Americans were no longer going to put up with the unfair punishment. |
What was the most effective strategy to achieve Civil Rights?
The most effective method of protest was boycotting because it was the start of the freedom for colored people. It was also a nonviolent approach to end segregation.
The most effective method of protest was boycotting because it was the start of the freedom for colored people. It was also a nonviolent approach to end segregation.
Google Images "Civil Rights Movement March"
Ms. Digmann's Lecture Notes
http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/montgomery-bus-boycott
http://www.ushistory.org/us/54d.asp
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-freedom-riders-then-and-now-45351758/?no-ist
Youtube "Bet You didn't know Rosa Parks"
http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/march-on-washington
https://www.marxists.org/history/usa/workers/black-panthers/
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/68134/Black-Panther-Party
Ms. Digmann's Lecture Notes
http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/montgomery-bus-boycott
http://www.ushistory.org/us/54d.asp
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-freedom-riders-then-and-now-45351758/?no-ist
Youtube "Bet You didn't know Rosa Parks"
http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/march-on-washington
https://www.marxists.org/history/usa/workers/black-panthers/
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/68134/Black-Panther-Party