Discuss the history of African American economic protest for equitable treatment; specifically, African American boycotts of street cars in the Early to Mid-20th Century.

Discuss the history of African American economic protest for equitable treatment; specifically, African American boycotts of street cars in the Early to Mid-20th Century.

1. Brief discussion of the significance of the Civil Rights Act, 1875. What was the importance of the CRA, 1875 and its implications?
2. Brief discussion of significance of Plessy -v- Ferguson, 1896. What was the importance of the “Plessy” decision and its implications?
3. Comparison of the Streetcar Boycotts, 1900-1906 and the Montgomery Bus Boycott, 1955-1956:
1.Commonalities.
2.Differences.
2.Patterns.
3.Economic impact on streetcar and bus companies.
4.Results of the boycotts for African Americans.

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