Civil Rights Movement of 1950s and 1960s: Key Events and Impact

This report examines the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, focusing on key events and their significance. It begins by highlighting the historical context, emphasizing the struggle for civil rights and social justice by African Americans. The report then delves into specific events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott, triggered by Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat, and the Birmingham Campaign, aimed at ending discriminatory economic policies. The Brown vs. Board of Education legislation is also discussed, emphasizing its role in ending segregation. The report underscores the lasting impact of these events and legislations, particularly in reducing discrimination and fostering interaction between different racial groups. The report concludes by emphasizing the movement's profound influence on modern society, making it a crucial topic for historical analysis. The report also includes references to relevant literature that supports the arguments made in the analysis.

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The incident of the American Civil Rights Movement is one of the most significant
events which took place in the history of The United States of America. It was a struggle for
the civil rights and the social justice by the blacks demanding equality for themselves. This
movement is said to have originated from the centuries old effort of the African Americans in
the country. This continuous struggle to obtain equality for themselves ultimately led to the
Civil Rights Movement of 1950 and 1960 in the country.
The Civil Rights Movement of the 1950 and 1960 had resulted in a wide range of
significant events in the country. However, two of the most significant events in the country
include that of The Montgomery Bus Boycott (Cobb, 2014). This event which occurred in
1955 when Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat in a bus in Montgomery.
The other significant event which took place was the Birmingham Campaign in 1963, which
was made to end discriminatory economic policies in the state of Alabama. These events are
well known for happening during the Civil Rights Movement in the country (Button, 2014).
One of the major legislations during this time was the Brown vs. Board of Education.
This law passed in the year 1954 helped to end the discrimination and segregation in public
accommodations at the time of the Civil Rights Movement (Van Delinder,2015). The
legislation passed during this time had historical significance because it had helped to reduce
the amount of discrimination in the country at that time. It is also necessary for our own time
because it has made the whites and the blacks interact together in the society itself. It has also
led to the decrease of the discriminations of the blacks in the society. Thus, it can be said in
this case that the Civil Rights Movement had a deep impact in our society in the modern time.

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Reference List
Button, J. W. (2014). Blacks and social change: Impact of the civil rights movement in
southern communities (Vol. 1029). Princeton University Press.
Cobb, C. E. (2014). This Nonviolent Stuff'll Get You Killed: How Guns Made the Civil Rights
Movement Possible. Basic Books (AZ).
Van Delinder, J. (2015). Struggles before Brown: Early civil rights protests and their
significance today. Routledge.