11 Apr 1968 Jahr - Civil Rights Act of 1968

Beschreibung:

1. What is it?
This act banned discrimination in housing based on race, religion, or national origin.

2. When did it happen?
Effective April 11th, 1968

3. Who was involved?
- Lyndon B. Johnson- he was responsible for getting the act passed and signing it.

4. Where did it happen?
Washington DC

5. One major cause
The Long, Hot Summer of 1967, which consisted of 159 race riots all over the United States, helped lead to this act. Because of the Long, Hot Summer, Johnson created the Kerner Commission to investigate the causes of the riots. The findings of the Kerner Commission were that a lot more had to be done to make life better for African Americans. Lyndon B. Johnson therefore began creating more civil rights legislation, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1968.

6. One major effect
Despite being the last major legislation passed during the Civil Rights Movement, segregation in housing continued to be an issue. Inner city communities, which consisted mostly of minorities and had high rates of crime and unemployment, continued to grow after this decision.