Dbq Civil Rights Movement

The civil rights movement was the turning point for the African American community living in America. African Americans can no longer withstand the strains of prejudice and limitations to their everyday lives. Even though African Americans were no longer slaves, Jim Crow laws made it nearly impossible for the African community to thrive and instill themselves in the society of the United States. With these laws, segregation has become abundant throughout the country, especially in the south. With everything being separated, “Whites Only” and “Blacks Only”, African Americans are not treaty equal even though under the constitution everyone has equal protection. African Americans needed a voice for their reasoning, from leaders like Martin Luther …show more content…
At Central High School, these nine brave souls were confronted with a mob of hatred and disgust. It was clear that “the immediate need for federal troops was urgent” (Doc 2) as these mobs became too large and started acts of violence against the students. Mayor Mann, who was the Mayor of Little Rock, was well aware of this situation and he had to send a telegram to the president describing the situation that had occurred. President Eisenhower responded in a televised speech in which he stated that the “individual rights and freedoms rest upon the certainty that the President and the Executive branch” (Doc 3) carry out the laws of the Federal Courts. As a result, President Eisenhower informed the nation that he would be sending federal troops to Central High School to ensure the safety of the students and the community. With this speech, President Eisenhower began to establish liberty and justice for the African American community. While Mayor Mann and President Eisenhower were against the backlash from the community of Little Rock and Central High School, some students believed that the African American students deserved the