jan 1, 1950 - TOPIC 8.6: Civil Rights Movement

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African American Veterans and Civil Rights:
- After World War II, many African American veterans returned home. They had served their country, but still faced racism and discrimination.
- Their service gave them hope for more equality. They became part of the civil rights movement, asking for fair treatment and equal rights.

Brown v. Board of Education (1954):
- This Supreme Court case ended legal segregation in public schools.
- It said that “separate but equal” was not fair or equal.
- This case helped start the civil rights movement and pushed the government to act.

Emmett Till:
- Emmett Till was a young African American boy who was murdered in the South.
- His death showed the world the violence of racism.
-It brought more people to support the civil rights movement.

- Cause: African American veterans came home and wanted fair treatment. Emmett Till’s death showed how serious racism was. Brown v. Board of Education proved that the law could change unfair rules.
- Effect: These events pushed the civil rights movement forward and helped more people fight against segregation and racism.

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