Cards in this guide (5)
What act allowed the federal government to issue injunctions where civil rights were being limited
Which statement best describes how the Civil Rights Act of 1957 compared to the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The 1957 law helped expand voting rights, while the 1964 law
helped reduce segregation.
How did the Black Panther Party's approach to the civil rights movement differ from that of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
The Black Panthers focused on protecting African Americans from
white violence rather than ending segregation
Which statement best summarizes Lester Maddoxs opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1964
He felt that the federal government could not enforce the law
effectively.
Which of the following statements best contrasts politics in the US before and after the civil rights movement
Before the civil rights movement, racial minorities often played
a small role in U.S. politics. After the civil rights movement,
minority participation in politics greatly increased.