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“Segregation” is the separation of two groups.
Black people (African Americans) were not allowed to use the same water fountains, go to the same
schools, or use the same seats as white people.
Consequently-because of thisTo Incarcerate-to put in jail
To “boycott” means to not use something in protest. The owner of the business (in this case the bus
company) loses a lot of money. This is a form of non-violent resistance.
Rosa was bailed out of prison, and, ultimately, the Supreme Court found Segregation to be
unconstitutional.
The U.S. Constitution is the document on which all American law is based.
“Unconstitutional” means that something goes against the Constitution
It is the job of the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution.
“Bail” is a set amount of money required to live outside prison until your trial.
An attorney is a lawyer, or someone who speaks for or against the defendant in
court.
The defendant is the person accused of a crime
If the attorney is against this person, they are called a prosecutor.
The “West Coast” refers to the West side of the US, like California.
Clara wrote an amendment to California law called the
“Woman Lawyer’s Bill”. It passed on March 29, 1878
An amendment is something that changes a law that is already in place without replacing the whole
thing.
There are many amendments to the Constitution.
Women were not allowed to be attorneys in California prior to (before) Clara Shortridge Folts
Gandhi was a spiritual leader
in India during the Indian Independence Movement.
Before this, he learned politics as a lawyer
At this time Britain was in control of India, and the Indians were treated poorly.
Gandhi wanted the British to leave, but he did not want to hurt anybody. So, he
practiced civil disobedience.
“Civil disobedience” is refusing to obey the laws of a land, but not fighting back with violence. It includes working within the
laws to hurt those in power in other ways and show them they are wrong.
Gandhi was known to fast for long periods of time. He said he would do so until either he
died or the laws were changed
To “fast” is to intentionally deprive yourself of food for a cause or religious belief.
Fasting is a part of many religions. Catholics fast during Lent. Muslims fast
during Ramadan.
“Breakfast”, as you may know, is what we call the first meal of the day. It is called this because you break your fasting. Get
it?
Gandhi went to prison many
times and endured much suffering. By the end of WWII,
British let go of India
We use the word “assassinate” instead of murder when we are talking about
someone very important who has been killed. Generally, this is a politician or
beloved leader.
Someone who assassinates is an “assassin” instead of a “killer” or “murderer”.
An extremist is someone who takes a political view to a dangerous level.