14. summary of measures passed after kennedys assassination

Question 1

24th amendment
when
what

Answer 1

1964

ended regulation in south that only those who payed poll tax could vote (which excluded many AA)

Question 2

Civil Rights Act (public accommodations and employment)
When
What

Answer 2

1964
fed courts would hear cases involving discrimination in voting, public facilities and public education
prevented local juries deciding on cases of discrimination

Question 3

supreme court upholds accommodation aspect of CR act
when
what

Answer 3

1964
Heart of Atlanta Hotel v. United States
southern motel unsuccessfully challenged legality of being forced to accept AA guests

Question 4

supreme court overturned a Mississippi law discriminating agains AA voter registration
when
what

Answer 4

1965
United States v. Mississippi
decision backed by Johnson and Federal action taken

Question 5

Civil Rights Act (voting rights)
when?
what?

Answer 5

1965

act passed into law the 15th amendment

Question 6

Executive Order 11246 called for affirmative action to end under-representation of racial minorities in the workplace
when?
what?

Answer 6

1965

discrimination was banned in all federal employment

Question 7

Immigration Act
when?
what?

Answer 7

1965

ended immigration quotas based on national origin, race, religion or colour