The Civil Rights Movement made big changes with new laws:
Civil Rights Act of 1964: This law made it illegal to treat people unfairly because of their race, color, religion, gender, or where they come from. It also put an end to segregation in schools and other public places.
Voting Rights Act of 1965: This law was created to help stop racial discrimination in voting. Before this, only 29% of Black people who could vote in Southern states were registered.
Fair Housing Act of 1968: This law stopped discrimination in housing. It came about after the tragic killing of Martin Luther King Jr. and was approved by 50% of Congress.
Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX): This law made it illegal to discriminate against people based on their sex in education programs that receive federal money. It opened up more opportunities for women in schools and colleges.
The Civil Rights Movement made big changes with new laws:
Civil Rights Act of 1964: This law made it illegal to treat people unfairly because of their race, color, religion, gender, or where they come from. It also put an end to segregation in schools and other public places.
Voting Rights Act of 1965: This law was created to help stop racial discrimination in voting. Before this, only 29% of Black people who could vote in Southern states were registered.
Fair Housing Act of 1968: This law stopped discrimination in housing. It came about after the tragic killing of Martin Luther King Jr. and was approved by 50% of Congress.
Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX): This law made it illegal to discriminate against people based on their sex in education programs that receive federal money. It opened up more opportunities for women in schools and colleges.