Advanced American History
Class discussion of the past few days focused on the beginnings of the Civil Rights movement, from the desegregation of the federal government in 1948 to events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Little Rock Crisis in the mid 50's. The movement picks up in the early 1960's, where young activists engage in sit-ins and freedom rides. Another young activist, James Meredith, attempted to enroll at the University of Mississippi in 1961, prompting a year an a half struggle that culminated with President Kennedy's involvement to enforce a circuit court ruling that enabled Meredith to enroll.
Assignment: Complete analysis of Meredith events and Kennedy Speech on the Meredith case. Quiz Wednesday.
Image of James Meredith being escorted into Ole Miss courtesy usmarshals.gov
American Studies
While social change accelerated after WWII, the mold for desegregation of American society was set in the 1950's. Brown v. Board of Education and the Little Rock Crisis showed the federal government was committed to desegregation, and the Montgomery Bus Boycott set the example of non-violent protest.
Reminder: Quiz Thursday
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