Founded in 1909, it is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organisation. The organisations main methods are to promote civil rights through the classroom and the law courts.
NAACP
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Lead by Martin Luther King. The movement promoted non-violent or direct action against the whites
SCLC
2 of 7
This group was critical of conventional Civil Rights groups and believed black people should fight back.
The Nation of Islam
3 of 7
Leader of the SCLC
Martin Luther King
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This group advocated for Self-Defence. They practiced militant self-defence of minority communities against the U.S. government, and fought to establish revolutionary socialism through mass organizing and community based programs.
Black Panthers
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It played a major role in the sit-ins and freedom rides, a leading role in the 1963 March on Washington, Its major contribution was in its field work, organizing voter registration drives in the South.
SNCC
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A key leader of the Nation of Islam and a gifted speaker.
Malcolm X
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Card 2
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Lead by Martin Luther King. The movement promoted non-violent or direct action against the whites
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SCLC
Card 3
Front
This group was critical of conventional Civil Rights groups and believed black people should fight back.
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Card 4
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Leader of the SCLC
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Card 5
Front
This group advocated for Self-Defence. They practiced militant self-defence of minority communities against the U.S. government, and fought to establish revolutionary socialism through mass organizing and community based programs.
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