Monday, June 3, 2013

The Civil Rights Act of 1964.


1. Who proposed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and why was it proposed?
- President John F. Kennedy proposed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for many reasons. Morjority to end segregation in public places and the end to employment discrimination which consisted of: race, color, region, sex and national orgin. However after he was assaninated Prest. Leonard Johnson signed the act.

2. Which groups were affected by the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
- The elderly, minorities: african americans, and women were the groups that were affected by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

3. What did the Civil Rights Act do for the United States?
- The Civil Rights Act helped all races get jobs, and it stopped decrimination and school desegregation.