Civil Rights Act of 1964

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. When was Civil Rights Act of 1964 built?Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
2. What is the public law number?88-352
3. What is the statutory citation?78 Stat. 241
4. Why did President Kennedy and President Johnson want this law?They believed it was a moral duty and needed for the country to grow. After Kennedy's death, Johnson worked hard to get the law passed.
5. How did the law help people in schools?Title VI stopped schools that get money from the government from treating students unfairly. It helped make sure everyone could go to school without being denied.

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