19.3 Flashcards
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March on Washington
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Intended to focus attention on civil rights bill, took place in August
1
Q
Why did Kennedy move slowly on issues?
A
He didnt want to alienate southern democrats whose votes he neded on foriegn policy
2
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Cloture
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3/5 vote stop filibustering.
3
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Civil rights act of 1964
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Impacted jobs, schools, voting.
4
Q
Fannie Hamer
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Delegate lost her job ln cotton plantation as she registered to vote
5
Q
Selma March
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Police arresting blacks for standing in voting lines.
6
Q
Voting Rights Act of 1965
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Voting for african americans.
7
Q
How many blacks registered to vote between 1960-1970
A
2 million
