jan 1, 1968 - Civil Rights Act of 1968
Description:
What is it? (One sentence)
The Civil Rights Act of 1968 ensured equal housing opportunities no matter one’s race, religion or national origin, and outlawed the threatening, injuring, or intimidation of someone due to their race, color, religion or national origin.
When did it happen? (Placed
on your timeline)
1968
Who was involved? (Name
major groups and leaders)
It was signed into law by Lyndon B Johnson.
Where did it happen?
Washington DC
Name one major cause.
One major cause was the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr, and the unrest that followed his death. Johnson responded by urging the House to pass the Fair Housing Act.
Name one major effect.
Though the CIvil Rights Act of 1968 was important in the civil rights movement, much housing remained segregated for years to follow. From 1950 to 1980, the black population of urban centers increased from 6.1 billion to 15.3 million.
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