The Greensboro four

The Greensboro four sit-insCreated by : Randy Jackson

1Summary of EventThe Civil Rights Movement was a very important time in history. It started in 1955 and ended in 1968. The Greensboro Four Sit-Ins were a large part of the Civil Rights Movement. Blacks were not treated equal against other races. This was a time when blacks stayed in stores and restaurants they were not allowed to and refused to leave.

When?February 1st 1960 Still happening in November 5th 1960

Where?1st sit-in was in Greensboro, North Carolina Caused sit-ins across the stateBy the end of February sit-ins were happening all over the country

Who was Involved? The Greensboro four-four collage students who participated in The Civil Rights Movement Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil, Ezell Blair junior, David Richmond

What was the Purpose?Because Blacks were treated wrong and were not able to gain excess to white areas.To gain respect from all around

Additional FactsThe Greensboro were from North CarolinaIt forced Woolworth to close early By November sixth there were 1grand protesters

OutcomeWoolworth shut down because of a bomb threat from the blacks Woolworth integrated all of its stores

8Created By:Randy Jackson

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