Social Darwinism, Board of Education, Montgomery Bus Boycott – History
The key terms in this History course include Social, Darwinism, Civil, Brown, Political, History, Society, Board, Bus, Education, Montgomery, American, Boycott, Social Darwinism, Board of Education, Montgomery Bus Boycott, American history.
Social Darwinism What
application of Darwin’s biological theory of evolution by natural selection to the development of society. It was initiated by Herbert Spencer.
Social Darwinism When
Late 19th Century
Social Darwinism How
encouraged the notion that societies progress as a result of competition and “survival of the fittest” Also motivated people to play in the market and the strong be rewarded with riches.
Whywas Social Darwinism
intervention by the state in this process thought to be counterproductive because it impeded healthy progress for society
What was Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) :
Student activist movement in the US that was one of the main iconic representations of the country’s New Left
When was Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) :
Mid 1960s
How was Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) :
They addressed problems of poverty, and impoverished neighborhoods; they organized communities to remedy certain situations. They also protested their universities’ academic policies and then, more passionately the Vietnam war.
Students for a Democratic Society (SDS):
Although, they were not too successful, in 1965 they became the most visible group that was protesting about US involvement in the Vietnam War
Brown v. Board of Education
African American could not go to school with white children so her family (Brown) sued challenging the ruling in Plessy vs. Ferguson’s of “separate but equal”.
Brown v. Board of Education When
1954
Brown v. Board of Education Who
Thurgood Marshall (Charles Hamilton Houston’s partner), member of the NAACP defense team took the case
Brown v. Board of Education Why
separating black and white kids in not-so-equal facilities placed a permanent “badge of inferiority” on colored kids
Brown v. Board of Education So What:
Supreme ruled in favor of Brown and school segregation was ruled unconstitutional in 1954 spurring the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s. Overruled plessy v ferguson(1896)
“Freedom Summer”
1964 civil rights campaign in Mississippi
Montgomery Bus Boycott What
political and social protest during the Civil Rights movement where African Americans refused to use public transportation
Montgomery Bus Boycott When
December 1955-December 1956. Started after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man.
Montgomery Bus Boycott Who
the Women’s Political Council circulated flyers the night of Parks’ arrest calling for the boycott. Many influential figures like MLK Jr. took part in the protest.
Montgomery Bus Boycott Why
tensions had been building in the south following several heated encounters/controversial arrests
Montgomery Bus Boycott So What
ended on December 20, 1956 when the Supreme Court ruled in Browder vs. Gayle that led to bus segregation being deemed Unconstitutional. Upheld the ruling in 1954’s Brown vs. Board of Education.
Social Darwinism What
application of Darwin’s biological theory of evolution by natural selection to the development of society. It was initiated by Herbert Spencer.
Social Darwinism When
Late 19th Century
Social Darwinism How
encouraged the notion that societies progress as a result of competition and “survival of the fittest” Also motivated people to play in the market and the strong be rewarded with riches.
Whywas Social Darwinism
intervention by the state in this process thought to be counterproductive because it impeded healthy progress for society