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American civil rights movement / Emily Mahoney.
The American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s marked a shift in how African Americans were treated in the United States. This volume highlights the important events and figures that made this movement successful. The book introduces readers to important activists who fought for civil rights by raising their voices and refusing to accept unfair laws. Photographs and primary sources provide readers with a firsthand look at the history of the movement. Finally, readers will learn what can still be done to further equality for African Americans in the United States and how they can be a part of the movement.
Record details
- ISBN: 1499428472
- ISBN: 9781499428476
- Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
- Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : Rosen Pub Group, 2017.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Includes index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Fighting for equal rights -- A history of slavery -- Slave revolts -- The abolitionist movement -- A war breaks out -- The NAACP movement -- Strong leadership -- The Montgomery Bus Boycott -- The Little Rock Nine-- I Have a Dream -- The Civil Rights Act of 1964 -- The Voting Rights Act of 1965 -- Affirmative action today -- Timeline -- Glossary. |
Target Audience Note: | 1020L Lexile |