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Betenson 20th Cen
20th Century
Term | Definition |
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Massive Resistance | a policy that Virginia’s government established to “resist” the integration of public schools |
segregation | the separation of people; usually based on race or religion |
desegregation | The abolishment of racial segregation |
integration | full equality of all races in the use of public facilities (restrooms, schools, restaurants, water fountains, etc. ) |
civil rights | the rights of all citizens to be treated equally under the law |
rural | country |
urban | city |
suffrage | the right to vote |
budget | a plan for spending |
depression | a time when there are few jobs and people have little money |