Difference between revisions of "Civil Rights Movement"
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In the 1960s and 1970s, many courts order bussing of children in a largely unsuccessful attempt to integrate public schools. Some bussing from that era continues to the present. | In the 1960s and 1970s, many courts order bussing of children in a largely unsuccessful attempt to integrate public schools. Some bussing from that era continues to the present. | ||
| − | The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People | + | The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, fought for the basic civil rights of black Americans. |
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Revision as of 15:47, March 12, 2007
The civil rights movement occurred in the United States from about 1953 to 1968, as courts and Congress changed laws to end segregation of African Americans in public places and make it easier for them to vote.
In the 1960s and 1970s, many courts order bussing of children in a largely unsuccessful attempt to integrate public schools. Some bussing from that era continues to the present.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, fought for the basic civil rights of black Americans.