Civil Rights Campaign Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Civil Rights Act (1964) about?
A
It made illegal to discriminate against people in housing and employment**
2
Q
What was the aim of the Voting rights marches in 1965?
A
- To persuade others to register to vote
- To challenge the intimidation tactics used to stop African-Americans from registering to vote
3
Q
What was the effect of the bus boycotts?
A
The bus company’s profit fell by 65%
4
Q
What Assocation was MLK the 1st leader of?
A
MIA
