Difference between revisions of "Civil Rights Movement"
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In the 1960s and 1970s, many courts order busing of children in a largely unsuccessful attempt to integrate public schools. Some busing from that era continues to the present. | In the 1960s and 1970s, many courts order busing of children in a largely unsuccessful attempt to integrate public schools. Some busing from that era continues to the present. | ||
| − | Conservatives were opposed to equal rights for black Americans. Many conservatives, especially those in the South, still hold these views. | + | The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, a lobby group of [[liberal]] interests, fought for the basic civil rights of black Americans. Conservatives were opposed to granting equal rights for black and white Americans. Many conservatives, especially those in the South, still hold these views. |
Revision as of 12:55, March 8, 2007
The civil rights movement occurred in the United States from about 1953 to 1968, as courts and Congress changed laws to end segregation of African Americans in public places and make it easier for them to vote.
In the 1960s and 1970s, many courts order busing of children in a largely unsuccessful attempt to integrate public schools. Some busing from that era continues to the present.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, a lobby group of liberal interests, fought for the basic civil rights of black Americans. Conservatives were opposed to granting equal rights for black and white Americans. Many conservatives, especially those in the South, still hold these views.