The growth of the black power movement (1966-74)

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When was the rise of the Black Power Movement?
The year 1966 was the rise of the Black Power Movement.
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What influenced the Black Power Movement?
Divisions and conflicting opinions on best methods for change
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Who was Stokely Carmichael?
A well known campaigner for the SNCC, who became group leader in May 1966
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What did Stokely Carmichael do?
First used 'Black power' attracting young AA who wanted radical change
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What similar ideology did Stokely Carmichael share with Malcom X
Rejected white help, advocated self defence, celebrated AA culture, radical approach for improving lives of
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Why did Stokely Carmichael change his ideology of non violence?
Frustrated and annoyed by the lack of progress
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What controversial act did Stokely Carmichael take?
Kicked all white people out of SNCC, not welcome
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Name 1 reason for the growth of Black Power?
Fustration with the slow progress and ineffective laws, and segreagtion, discrimnation still affecting,
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What events gained publicity for black power?
Changes in SNCC, 1968 olymics
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Name 2 reasons for the growth of the Black Power
Encourage pride in culture and heritage and expressed anger of lack of employment, worsening ghettos,(campaigner which got results)
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4 negative impacts of Black power
Terrified white people, worried moderate CR supporters, blamed for increased police brutality, blamed for race riots
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2 positives of the campaign
Inspired projects to improve living conditions, focused on socioeconomic problems
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