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The civil rights movement / Jill Karson, book editor.

p. cm. — (Opposing viewpoints in world history)

Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-7377-2578-8 (pbk. : alk. paper) — ISBN 0-7377-2577-X (lib. : alk. paper) 1. African Americans—Civil rights—History—Twentieth century. 2. Civil rights movements—United States—History—Twentieth century. 3. United States—Race relations. 4. African Americans—Civil rights—History—Twentieth century— Sources. 5. Civil rights movements—United States—History—Twentieth century—Sources. 6. United States—Race relations—Sources. I. Karson, Jill. II. Opposing viewpoints in world history series. E185.61.C6145 2005 323.1196'073—dc22 2004049715

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1. Introduction
2. How Did the Fight for Rights Begin?
   1. Chapter 1 Preface
   2. Blacks Should Not Agitate for Civil Rights
   3. Blacks Should Agitate for Civil Rights
   4. Booker T. Washington’s Leadership Was Flawed
   5. Booker T. Washington’s Leadership Was Effective
   6. Civil Rights Can Be Secured Through Mass Action
   7. Civil Rights Can Be Secured Through Legal Action
3. Segregation or Integration?
   1. Chapter 2 Preface
   2. Segregation Is Morally Wrong
   3. Segregation Is Necessary
   4. School Segregation Is Unconstitutional
   5. The Government Should Not Interfere in School Segregation
   6. Brown Vs. Board of Education Boosted Civil Rights
   7. Brown Vs. Board of Education Failed to Promote Civil Rights
4. What Were the Strategies of the Civil Rights Movement?
   1. Chapter 3 Preface
   2. Federal Legislation Will Strengthen Civil Rights
   3. Federal Civil Rights Legislation Is Inadequate
   4. Blacks Must Employ Nonviolent Resistance
   5. Nonviolent Resistance Is Not Enough
   6. Blacks Should Strive for Black Power
   7. Black Power Is Ineffective
   8. King’s Protest Campaigns Had a Limited Impact on Civil Rights
   9. King’s Protest Campaigns Bolstered Civil Rights
5. Who Played the Most Important Role in the Civil Rights Movement?
   1. Chapter 4 Preface
   2. National Leaders Played the Most Important Role in the Civil Rights Movement
   3. Grassroots Organizers Played the Most Important Role in the Civil Rights Movement
6. For Further Discussion
7. Chronology
8. For Further Research
9. Copyright

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