Social Developments: Lyndon Johnson and Civil Rights Flashcards
What was the result for Kennedy when he had tried to pass a Civil Rights Act in 1963?
It was blocked by Congress
Why was Johnson able to be more demanding with getting legislation passed when he became President in relation to his height?
He was 6 foot 3, being able to stand over people
What were some Southern Democrats worried would happen if Johnson passed the Civil Rights Act?
They would lose the Solid South
What did the 1964 Civil Rights Act do?
Banned discrimination in public
Which act did Johnson pass for African Americans in 1965?
Voting Rights Act
What did the Supreme Court declare in 1967?
All state laws that banned mixed race marriage had to be removed
How many states did the American Independent party win in the 1968 election?
5 states
Where were all of the states the American Independent party won located?
Southern USA
How many votes in the popular vote did the American Independent party win in 1968?
10 million votes
What Civil Rights Act did Johnson pass in 1968?
The Fair Housing Act
What did the SNCC do in Mississippi until 1966?
Tried to educate African Americans on voting
Why did the SNCC stop their voting education practices in 1966?
They were unable to help African Americans to vote
Why were the SNCC unable to help African Americans to vote?
They faced heavy opposition
What year was Martin Luther King assassinated?
1968
How many national guardsmen were used to deal with protestors after King’s death?
50,000 guardsmen
How much were the protest damages from King’s death?
$50 million
