American History Civil Rights Era
by Dr. Martin Luther King placed increased pressure on society, leading to a series of meaningful events culminating in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 3. Explain who took the initiative in pushing for these laws and events. All Americans passionate about their nation and convinced that racism had no role to play in the American consciousness and identity would have pushed for civil rights laws. A large number of Americans supported civil rights. African Americans were joined by other minority and disenfranchised groups in pushing for equality and civil rights. For example, the civil rights movement coincided with LGBTQ rights movements, women’s rights movements, and movements for the rights… Continue Reading...