Civil Rights Changing

Civil rights changing - museum

Through the 1950's and 1960's, Martin Luther King lead many protests. These protests lead to much change across the southern states to more equal rights for African Americans.

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Why not having a poll tax is important

No taxes for voting------------------------------------

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Not having a poll tax means that we do not have to pay to express our opinion. It also means that any person can vote, no matter of wealth.

In january of 1964, the twenty-fourth amendment was passed. This made any tax on voting illegal.-------------------------

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African American Voters-------------------

When the twenty-fourth amendment was passed, there were some more African-American voters able to vote. There werent many however, because there were still literacy tests to vote.

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Discrimination Outlawed------------------------------------

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Following the passing of the Civil Rights act of 1964, there was a large increase in the availability of jobs for African Americans.

When the Civil Rights Act of 1964 passed, discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, and national origin became illegal. There were mixed opinions about this act.-----------------------------

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The law has changed, but not people.

---------------------------------The Civil Rights Act of 1964 made African Americans and whites equal for employment and everyday life. There was still many people who opposed equal rights.

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Equal Voting

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On August 6th, 1965, when the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was passed, discrimination of voting practices was outlawed. This reinforced the Civil Rights Act of 1964, causing very equal voting rights.------------------------------------

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No more literacy tests (for voting)

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 also outlawed poll literacy tests. This allowed around 250,000 new African American voters. ----------------------------------

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Voting Rights for everyone, not just African Americans.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 wasn't just for African Americans. The passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 also made any discrimination of voting illegal. This means anyone can vote.