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

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

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.

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

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.

Why not having a poll tax is important

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This image shows people protesting for no poll taxes.

This image is a newspaper cartoon about how many people couldn't vote because of poll tax.

This image shows a newspaper cartoon of poll tax being outlawed.

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

More work for many

---------------------------------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.

The law has changed, but not people.

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

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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this image shows MLK being interviewed after the civil rights act of 1964.

This image shows a newspaper cartoon that talks about how people still dislike equal rights.

This image shows a newspaper cartoon that says 'politicians are puppets for hate.

Equal Voting

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.------------------------------------

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. ----------------------------------

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.

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This image shows people protesting for further equal voting rights.

This image displays many people going to vote after the passing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

This artifact is about who voted for or against the voting rights act of 1965.