The Civil Rights Era 1945-1975

8.C&G.1.1 Summarize democratic ideals expressed in local, state, and national government
8.E.1.1  Explain how conflict, cooperation, and competition influenced periods of economic growth and decline
8.H.2.1  Explain the impact of economic, political, social, and military conflicts on the development of North Carolina and the United States.
8.H.2.2 Summarize how leadership and citizen action’s influenced the outcome of key conflicts in North Carolina and the United States.
8.H.2.3 Summarize the role of debate, compromise, and negotiation during significant periods in the history of North Carolina and the US.
8.H.3.3 Explain how individuals and groups have influenced economic, political and social change in North Carolina and the United States.
8.H.3.4 Compare historical and contemporary issues to understand continuity and change in the development of North Carolina and the US.

When the topic of Civil Rights comes up many people think that the Civil Rights movement was only about bringing equality to African Americans and ending segregation. As you will discover that was only one of several movements that encompassed the Civil Rights Movements. Women, Native Americans, Hispanics, & LGBT were all part of this Era. Some groups saw more change and betterment to their station, while others would continue to struggle even today to see their cause fulfilled.

Civil Rights Movements Class Notes: Links to an external site.