Civil Rights Act, 1964 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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Who led the US Supreme Court that challenged segregation's legal foundations before 1964?
Who led the US Supreme Court that challenged segregation's legal foundations before 1964?
Chief Justice Earl Warren
Why was Kennedy initially reluctant to push civil rights reform after his 1960 election?
Why was Kennedy initially reluctant to push civil rights reform after his 1960 election?
He won by a narrow margin with limited mandate
When did Kennedy announce on TV his intention to ask Congress for civil rights legislation?
When did Kennedy announce on TV his intention to ask Congress for civil rights legislation?
11 June 1963
On what date was President Kennedy assassinated in Dallas, Texas?
On what date was President Kennedy assassinated in Dallas, Texas?
22 November 1963
What nickname did Johnson earn as Democratic leader of the Senate in the 1950s?
What nickname did Johnson earn as Democratic leader of the Senate in the 1950s?
Master of the Senate
How long did the Senate filibuster against the Civil Rights bill last?
How long did the Senate filibuster against the Civil Rights bill last?
57 days
Which grounds of discrimination did Title VII of the Act forbid in employment?
Which grounds of discrimination did Title VII of the Act forbid in employment?
Race, colour, religion, national origin, sex
What body did the Act establish to ensure proper implementation?
What body did the Act establish to ensure proper implementation?
EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunities Comm.)
What major issue did the 1964 Act fail to adequately address?
What major issue did the 1964 Act fail to adequately address?
Voting rights discrimination in South
When did the Watts riot occur, demonstrating continuing racial tensions?
When did the Watts riot occur, demonstrating continuing racial tensions?
11-15 August 1965