The march, the biggest ever organized by the Civil Rights Association, peacefully made its way towards Guildhall Square. ... None of the soldiers carried batons and shields as riot control troops do. ... (Melaugh, Summary) The internment was enacted due to a civil rights movement that had begun in 1967. ... Most who supported the civil rights reforms were not interested in a free and united Ireland, but merely wanted justice within the British, partitions system. ... Flackes summarized the events as an "illegal march organized by the Derry Civil Rights Association." ...

• Word Count: 969
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Religion and Politics have been intertwined in Northern Ireland since the time of the Tudors; the constant tension between Catholics and Protestants has translated into Political action with intentional Catholic targeting by Protestants and the suspension of their civil rights in the 1960's. ... It was January 30th 1972 when these tensions finally became action, a Nationalist march was organised by the civil rights association to confront the issues of internment and direct rule in addition to issues regarding education and housing, many of which were segregated during this time. ... The ...

• Word Count: 2235
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Graduate

This country owes them for what they have done and it is sad that we do not learn about Black history, not even in our high school Canadian history courses do we lean about black people in Canada. ... (Ferguson, p.228) When the U.S Civil War started, Harriet joined the Northern Army as a nurse, scout, and spy. ... The civil rights movement in 1974 gave Black Canadians self-pride and self-confidence. ... Life on the prairies or farm was somewhat different then life in the big cities because life on the prairies was tough labor and not everyone could do it. ...

• Word Count: 2905
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School