Questions and Answers
What was a result of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
As African American registration increased, the number of African Americans elected increased.
Who was the governor of Alabama during the Selma voting rights marches?
George Wallace.
Who proposed the first draft of the Civil Rights Act?
John F. Kennedy.
What banned literacy tests?
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How was African American voter registration affected by the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
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What was notable about the Civil Rights Act that passed in 1964?
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Who delivered a historically important speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom?
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Which event occurred in August of 1963?
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Why did a federal civil rights act become necessary during the 1960s?
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Study Notes
Voting Rights Act of 1965
- Resulted in increased African American voter registration and subsequently more African Americans elected into office.
- Literacy tests were abolished, facilitating easier access to voting for minorities.
Key Figures
- George Wallace served as the governor of Alabama during the significant Selma voting rights marches, actively opposing desegregation efforts.
- John F. Kennedy proposed the first draft of the Civil Rights Act, setting the stage for future legislative efforts.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
- The final version was more robust and comprehensive compared to the initial draft proposed by Kennedy.
March on Washington
- Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement.
- This major civil rights demonstration occurred in August 1963, drawing nationwide attention to issues of inequality and injustice.
Contextual Necessity
- A federal civil rights act was deemed essential in the 1960s due to the persistent Jim Crow laws which enforced racial segregation and discrimination.
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