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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Appointed as leader of the Montgomery Improvement Association during the bus boycott  Believed nonviolent resistance would end segregation and racism (Gandhi)  Urged followers to disobey unjust laws through passive resistance  The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) created in 1957 led by King  Centered in black churches throughout the South  Worked to desegregate and get blacks to vote

President Eisenhower poses in his office, June 23, 1958, with black leaders with whom he discussed civil rights issues.

 President Eisenhower opposed segregation, BUT disagreed with the use of protests and court rulings  Believed segregation would gradually end  Did not want to divide the nation during the Cold War  He did not agree with the Brown decision, but knew the gov’t must uphold the decision  He said, “I don’t believe you can change the hearts of men with laws or decisions.”

The “Little Rock Nine” Read the Executive Order from President Eisenhower and the reading, “Crisis in Little Rock.” Prepare an article for “The Tiger” explaining the events associated with the Little Rock Nine. Use the questions on the right as a guide for the article.  What was the issue leading to the crisis in Little Rock?  What happened at Little Rock Central High School?  Who was involved?  What was the response of President Eisenhower?  What was the outcome of the “Little Rock Nine” event?

Quote Analysis “For the first time in my life, I feel like an American citizen.” Minnijean Brown  What do you think she meant by the above quote?

Civil Rights Act of 1957 and 1960  P  Focus of the acts  Significance?  Election of 1960

Civil Rights Act of 1957 and 1960  First Civil Rights Acts since Reconstruction  The act allowed the Justice Dept. the right to bring suits on behalf of blacks who were denied the right to vote  1960—provided more aid to blacks wanting to vote; ensured voting polls treated all fairly  Both passed with bipartisanship  Election of 1960—Democrats and Republicans endorsed desegregation