Revise later
SpaceTo flip
If confident
All Flashcards
Define 'call and response'.
A musical technique rooted in African American culture involving a back-and-forth exchange between a leader and a group.
What are freedom songs?
Songs that emerged from hymns, spirituals, gospel songs, and labor union songs, used to inspire and mobilize communities during the Civil Rights Movement.
Define 'nonviolent direct action'.
A method of protest that involves using nonviolent tactics, such as sit-ins, marches, and boycotts, to challenge unjust laws and policies.
What is 'civil disobedience'?
The act of intentionally breaking laws or refusing to comply with unjust demands as a form of peaceful protest.
Define 'global solidarity'.
A sense of unity and mutual support among people or groups from different countries who share common goals or face similar struggles.
What is 'racial integration'?
The process of desegregating and integrating different racial groups into society, particularly in areas such as schools, housing, and employment.
Define 'white supremacy'.
The belief that white people are superior to other races and should dominate society.
What is an 'anthem'?
A song or hymn of praise or celebration; a symbol of unity or defiance.
Define 'cultural artifact'.
A material manifestation of a culture's values, beliefs, and practices.
What is 'dissonance' in music?
A lack of harmony among musical notes.
What was the Little Rock Crisis?
A 1957 event where the governor of Arkansas tried to prevent the integration of Little Rock Central High School, leading to federal intervention.
What was the Birmingham campaign?
A series of nonviolent protests in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1963 that aimed to challenge segregation and discrimination.
What was the Little Rock Crisis?
A 1957 event where the governor of Arkansas tried to prevent the integration of Little Rock Central High School, leading to federal intervention.
What was the Birmingham campaign?
A series of nonviolent protests in 1963 in Birmingham, Alabama, that aimed to challenge segregation and discrimination.
What was the role of Black churches during the Civil Rights Movement?
They served as organizing spaces and platforms for creating and sharing music that fueled the fight for racial equality.
What was the impact of Freedom Songs?
Freedom songs were a source of inspiration, courage, and unity for African Americans engaged in the struggle for equality.
What was the role of music in the Civil Rights Movement?
Music became a powerful tool to raise awareness about racial injustice and galvanize support for the Civil Rights movement.
What was the global impact of Black artists?
Black artists amplified the fight against oppression and strengthened similar efforts by Afro-descendants outside the U.S., creating a sense of global solidarity.
What was the significance of the 1966 'We Shall Overcome' speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech highlighted the profound connection between music and the struggle for racial justice.
What was the role of nonviolent direct action in the Civil Rights Movement?
It was a key strategy used to challenge segregation and discrimination through peaceful resistance and civil disobedience.
What was the impact of the Birmingham campaign?
It brought national attention to the brutal realities of segregation and discrimination, and helped galvanize support for the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
What was the role of faith during the Civil Rights Movement?
Faith was crucial for inspiring and mobilizing communities during the Civil Rights movement.