1955

Definition

In this context, '1955' refers to a specific year in history when significant events took place. It marks the beginning of important events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott and serves as a reference point for understanding historical timelines.

Related terms

Civil Rights Act (of) 1964: Landmark legislation passed by Congress that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Brown v. Board of Education: A Supreme Court case in 1954 that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional and paved the way for desegregation efforts.

Jim Crow Laws: State and local laws enacted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that enforced racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans.