Civil Rights Acts ofThe Civil Rights Act, 1964 Flashcards
1
Q
When did Johnson take over from Kennedy?
A
After Kennedy’s assassination in November 1963
2
Q
What was Johnson just as committed to?
A
Civil rights
3
Q
When did Johnson sign the Civil Rights Act?
A
2nd July 1964
4
Q
What did the 1964 Civil Rights Act make illegal?
A
For local governments to discriminate against blacks in areas such as housing and employment
5
Q
Following the Civil Rights Act of 1964, what did MLK encourage blacks to do?
A
Register to vote
6
Q
Who were the blacks helped by?
A
Many young white Americans who had travelled from northern states to the south
7
Q
Over the next 20 months, how many black Americans registered to vote?
A
430,000
