Lesson 12: The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act
Introduction
In this lesson, we will learn about the difficult yet rewarding work of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., Lyndon B. Johnson, and all the other advocates that put their lives at risk to stand up for what was right!
Focus Questions:
What events made up the Civil Rights movement?
How did the Civil Rights movement change America?
What did people and the government do to help create equality?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Welcome Back, Historians!
In our lesson today we will learn about the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was one of the most important civil rights laws in the history of the United States. It outlawed discrimination, ended racial segregation, and protected the voting rights of minorities and women.
In your journal: Print the notes page and complete it as you go through the slides. If you do not have access to a printer, another option is to draw/write your notes page in your social studies journal.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 Notes
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View the slideshow below to learn more about The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and what impact it had on equality for all!
Interactive
In your journal: Now, we will review some of the key terms you learned today. Throughout this unit, we will learn new words while adding to the key terms we have already learned. As you learn the words, add them to the table created in lesson 2.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were pivotal pieces of legislation to legally ensure equality for all Americans.
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