The growth of Radicalism among African Americans was important in helping them gain their Civil Rights in the 1960s Why do you agree or disagree with this view? (24 marks)

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Lorraine Klauser

‘The growth of Radicalism among African Americans was important in helping them gain their Civil Rights in the 1960’s’
Why do you agree or disagree with this view? (24 marks)

The growth growth of radicalism among African-Americans was important in helping them gain their civil rights during the 1960s as it gave the movement strength and a sense of presence; this was also spread to the North. Malcom X and Stokeley Carmichael were public speakers with a strong message of black power; attracted younger Afircan- Americans to the cause of the Civil Rights movements and therefore managed to widespread the appeal.

Violence acts such as the riots were mostly caused by the constant change of presidents during the 1960’s as there was no sense of leadership for the country although they all wanted the same thing. Therefore the riots were heated and attracted media attention in huge numbers world-spread; putting pressure on the President; especially during the time of the Vietnam War. The worldwide media attention on the riots in America meant that racism was made visible to everyone and therefore made it difficult for the politicians and President to ignore the issues of brutality. The situation was humiliating for the President as he tried to reate a perfect picture of America. This pressure led to
noticeable results of more Civil Rights legislation.

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However, cracks soon developed in the civil rights movement which made it less effective. Some politicians also wouldn’t let the media intimidate them and criticised the methods being used. This caused further tension between the whites and African- Americans leading to resistance.

The black panthers were a radical part who achieved national and international notoriety through its involvement in the Black Power movement.  The Panthers condemned Black Nationalism as "black racism" and became more focused on socialism without racial exclusivity. The FBI called the party;  “the greatest threat to the internal security of the country.’’ There was soon a crackdown on the African-Americans, ...

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