Civil Rights #2 vocab
vocabulary from speeches MLK and Malcolm X
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| Ruthless, cruel, and unrelenting acts | ||
| the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: "after years of oppression they finally revolted" | ||
| freedom of choice, the right to liberty is considerd an unalterable aspect of the human condition. The right to liberty includes personal freedom: | ||
| Religious narratives and songs by blacks often times showing praise | ||
| rising up and fighting using weapons | ||
| Ready to fight, especially for a cause | ||
| devotion to the interests or culture of a particular nation including promoting the interests of one country over those of others | ||
| Something that is carried, especially a heavy load (can be literal or figurative) | ||
| a movement or series of moves requiring skill and care | ||
| a peaceful way of protesting against restrictive racial policies | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 |