In 1945 segregation against Coloured people was a way of life for many American and Australian citizens.
It was a daily ritual to segregate the Coloured people from White people as many believed they were sub-human. Although many knew it was morally wrong it still continued, until many historical events took place in 1955 and 1965. These iconic events were called ‘Bus Boycotts’ (USA) and ‘Freedom Rides’ (AUST). These activist groups took action to bring about change.
1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott USA
Rosa Parks a member of National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) was on her way home from work on the 1st of December 1955. Parks hopped onto the bus and sat in the coloured people section in the middle of the bus towards …show more content…
She began to explain that she was not going to move.
“I don’t think I should have to stand up.” – Rosa Parks.
Source: http://www.biography.com/people/rosa-parks-9433715?page=2
This is a direct quote from Rosa Parks. Although it is simple and short it shows us that through a simple sentence she started change, she started a movement which has changed the world and has impacted this generation.
Rosa was tired of being told to move for White People and she wanted change. After many moments of arguing the police were called and she was arrested. This act was a way to show people how the Black community were willing to endure great hardships in order to defend their …show more content…
Many of them told us that the manager had told them not to answer our questions, but they intended to do so anyway.” Ann Curthoys' diary from the Freedom Rides
Source: http://aiatsis.gov.au/exhibitions/1965-freedom-ride
This source shows us how the Aboriginals were so restricted by many white people when it came to what they could do and say.
As a result of these actions, in the short term view many people became more aware of how Aboriginal people were treated and it certainly made an impact on the government. It also raised many questions in Australia and many people were quote furious with the government.
In the long term view, the debate helped drive the 1967 Referendum which amended the constitution to include Aboriginal Rights. It also meant that Aboriginals were included in the population statistics.
The main factor which influenced the change was publicity. Without this it would have taken many years for change to occur and for people to realise the discrimination which was
It was a daily ritual to segregate the Coloured people from White people as many believed they were sub-human. Although many knew it was morally wrong it still continued, until many historical events took place in 1955 and 1965. These iconic events were called ‘Bus Boycotts’ (USA) and ‘Freedom Rides’ (AUST). These activist groups took action to bring about change.
1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott USA
Rosa Parks a member of National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People (NAACP) was on her way home from work on the 1st of December 1955. Parks hopped onto the bus and sat in the coloured people section in the middle of the bus towards …show more content…
She began to explain that she was not going to move.
“I don’t think I should have to stand up.” – Rosa Parks.
Source: http://www.biography.com/people/rosa-parks-9433715?page=2
This is a direct quote from Rosa Parks. Although it is simple and short it shows us that through a simple sentence she started change, she started a movement which has changed the world and has impacted this generation.
Rosa was tired of being told to move for White People and she wanted change. After many moments of arguing the police were called and she was arrested. This act was a way to show people how the Black community were willing to endure great hardships in order to defend their …show more content…
Many of them told us that the manager had told them not to answer our questions, but they intended to do so anyway.” Ann Curthoys' diary from the Freedom Rides
Source: http://aiatsis.gov.au/exhibitions/1965-freedom-ride
This source shows us how the Aboriginals were so restricted by many white people when it came to what they could do and say.
As a result of these actions, in the short term view many people became more aware of how Aboriginal people were treated and it certainly made an impact on the government. It also raised many questions in Australia and many people were quote furious with the government.
In the long term view, the debate helped drive the 1967 Referendum which amended the constitution to include Aboriginal Rights. It also meant that Aboriginals were included in the population statistics.
The main factor which influenced the change was publicity. Without this it would have taken many years for change to occur and for people to realise the discrimination which was