The Changing Geography of Civil Rights Issues (Edexcel A-Level History): Flashcards
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Civil Rights Act 1964 achievement
Civil Rights Act 1964 achievement
Outlawed discrimination by race, colour, religion, sex, origin
Voting Rights Act passed (year)
Voting Rights Act passed (year)
1965
Watts riot dates
Watts riot dates
11-15 August 1965
Person arrested triggering Watts riot
Person arrested triggering Watts riot
Marquette Frye
National Guard troops deployed to Watts
National Guard troops deployed to Watts
Over 14,000
Deaths in Watts riot
Deaths in Watts riot
34 people
Racial violence outbreaks 1964-68 (number)
Racial violence outbreaks 1964-68 (number)
239 outbreaks in over 200 cities
Property damage in Watts (amount)
Property damage in Watts (amount)
Exceeded $40 million
% of Watts rioters who were children/young people
% of Watts rioters who were children/young people
Approximately 70%
Number of black rioters in Watts
Number of black rioters in Watts
Over 3,500