1964 Civil Rights Act and 1965 Voting Rights Act

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Were Black Codes made by state or national governments?

State governments, because nationally it was illegal

Which amendment was enforced along with the 1964 Civil Rights Act?

The 14th amendment

1965 Voting Rights Act

The Act where discrimination against any person based on race with voting is not allowed.

1964 Civil Rights Act

The Act where discrimination against any person based on race, ethnicity and religion is not allowed.

Why would Abraham Lincoln choose Andrew Johnson to be president?

Because Andrew Johnson was southern, racist, and a republican, everything Abe was not. He needed to appeal to all crowds, even the racist, democratic ones.

What group could be associated with a "white supremacy group" ?

The KKK

Were black people fully "freed" when the 13th amendment is created?

No; People had their "freedom" but no money, home, family, jobs, etc.

Which is an example of possible crimes black people could commit during the black codes?

Outside later than 8 pm

Which President enforced both of these Acts?

President Lyndon B. Johnson

What are Black Codes?

Secret laws that made it nearly impossible for Black people to live normal lives

__ times Voting Rights Act was updated

This was updated 5 times.

What percent of people needed to swear an oath of allegiance to the U.S for Abraham Lincoln's plan?

10 percent

Which amendment abolished slavery?

13th amendment

Which amendment was enforced along with the 1965 Voting Rights Act?

15th amendment

What percent of people needed to swear an oath to allegiance to the U.S for Andrew Johnson's plan?

50 percent

What religion did KKK practice?

Christianity

What type of tests were prohibited with the 1965 Voting Rights Act?

Literacy tests

What type of control did Andrew Johnson enforce after he created the 15th amendment?

Military control

What did the KKK do?

They lynched and killed Black people, because of their religion.

Did Civil Rights Act work right away?

This did not work out right away, but later on worked.


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