Civil Rights #2 vocab
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lskelton Plus on February 14, 2011
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vocabulary from speeches MLK and Malcolm X
Classes:
Justice Hall Of Learning, Mrs Skelton 7th Grade
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12 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 brutality | Ruthless, cruel, and unrelenting acts |
| oppression | the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: "after years of oppression they finally revolted" |
| liberty | freedom of choice, the right to liberty is considerd an unalterable aspect of the human condition. The right to liberty includes personal freedom: |
| Negro spirituals | Religious narratives and songs by blacks often times showing praise |
| armed rebellion | rising up and fighting using weapons |
| militant | Ready to fight, especially for a cause |
| nationalist (black) | devotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation including promoting the interests of one country over those of others |
| burden | Something that is carried, especially a heavy load (can be literal or figurative) |
| maneuvered | a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care |
| nonviolent protest | a peaceful way of protesting against restrictive racial policies |
| Harlem | An area in New York City where black pride was strong, and leaders like Langston Hughes were born; also an area where art and music flourished in the 1920's |
| self-reliance | Citizens must provide the basic necessities of life for themselves and their families. Free citizens- do not depend on others for basic needs, strong citizenry enjoys true liberty, govt would have to be huge if citizens had to rely on them |
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