Albany Civil Rights Movement

Vocabulary – Albany Civil Rights Movement

Objective
Coalition
Brutality
Registration
Desegregation
Mobilized
Demonstrators
Statutes
Formidable Tactics
Parceling

Glossary

Objective: noun; a goal or purpose
Desegregation: verb; to put an end to a customary or enforced separation of ethnic or racial groups in a place or institution, e.g. in a workplace or school
Formidable: adjective; difficult to deal with or overcome
Coalition: noun; a temporary union between two or more groups
Mobilized: verb: o organize people or resources in order to be ready for action or in order to take action
Tactics: noun; a method used or a course of action followed in order to achieve an immediate or short-term goal
Brutality: noun; being cruel, harsh or ruthless
Demonstrator: noun; supporter or protester, a public protester or supporter of something usually a member of a group.
Parceling: verb; grouping together people or things Registration: noun; act of signing up for something. In this cast to vote.
Statutes : noun; a law established by a legislative body. In this case city government.