Civil Rights, 1960s Crossword Puzzle
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QUESTIONS LIST:
- greensboro: town in north carolina where, in 1960, activists staged the first 'sit-in' in protest against restaurants, cafes, etc. that refused to serve black people.
- martin luther king: black campaigner and baptist minister, who advocated non-violent direct action. delivered the final speech at the washington march in 1963. assassinated in 1968 (full name).
- black panthers: group created by huey newton and bobby seale in 1966, which followed a mantra of 'black power'. carried guns, wore special uniforms, and used violent methods.
- birmingham: town in alabama infamous for its racism. targeted by protests in early 1963 ('campaign c'), leading to fierce police response.
- kennedy: us president 1961-63, who supported the civil rights movement until his assassination (surname).
- james meredith: black student who tried to attend mississippi university in 1962, prompting riots from racist groups and intervention from the president (full name).
- malcolmx: black activist and member of the nation of islam, who advocated violent, direct action. assassinated in 1965.