NCERT Important Questions Class 10 Social Science Civics Chapter 3
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Chapter 3 Democracy and Diversity
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How were Civil Rights Movement and the Black Power Movement different from each other? Give three features of each.
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The differences between the Civil Rights Movement and the Black power were as mentioned Movement below:
Civil Rights Movement:-
(i) it started in 1954 and lasted till 1968.
(ii) Its aim was abolishing legal racial discrimination against African Americans.
(iii) It was Led by Martin Luther King Jr.
(iv) This movement practiced non-violent methods of civil disobedience against racially discriminatory laws and practices.
Black Power Movement:-
(i) It started in 1966 and lusted till lg75.
(ii) It was anti-racist movement.
(iii) It was a more militant anti-racist movement and even advocated violence, if necessary to end racism in the US.
(iv) This movement was highlighted in 1968 Mexico Olympics when Carlos and Smith wore black socks and no shoes at the medal ceremony to draw international attention to racial discrimination in the United States.