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Betenson 20th Cen
20th Century
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |