Civil Rights-Lucy Boyum

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Across
  1. 3. ruled that segregation was not equal and prohibited it in public schools.
  2. 5. College students took seats at white only counters and challenged segregation with their non-violent tactics.
  3. 6. A tax of a fixed amount per person and payable as a requirement for the right to vote
  4. 7. rhymes with sore, first civil rights organization to use non-violent tactics.
  5. 9. 1963 massive rally in Washington to urge Kennedy to pass the civil rights bill. Where MLK gave his speech.
  6. 11. had a closed casket funeral, died at 14.
Down
  1. 1. laws that segregated blacks and whites
  2. 2. After Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, MLK led this movement which led to the supreme court ruled that segregation involving this form of public transport was illegal.
  3. 4. A test that proves your ability to read or write, granted your right to vote
  4. 8. where whites fled the city in search of suburbs.
  5. 10. Converted to Nation of Islam in jail, was a strong black power orator.
  6. 12. Gave the famous 'I Have A Dream' speech