The passing of the civil rights act of 1964 /by Xina M. Uhl.

Uhl, Xina M.,

The passing of the civil rights act of 1964 /by Xina M. Uhl. - Minneapolis, Minnesota : Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, (c)2016. - 1 online resource (48 pages) : illustrations (some color). - Stories of the civil rights movement .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Chapter one. The children's crusade -- chapter two. The beginning of segregation -- chapter three. A fateful day -- chapter four. The argument over civil rights -- chapter five. The aftermath.

This title will inform readers about the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination based on rage, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The title will discuss those involved, such as John F. Kennedy--who spoke about civil rights in 1963--as well as Lyndon B. Johnson, Martin Luther King Jr., and more.



9781629697499


United States -- Civil Rights Act of 1964.


African Americans--Civil rights--History--20th century.
Race discrimination--Law and legislation--History--United States--20th century.
Race discrimination--History--United States--20th century.


Electronic Books.

KF4744 / .P377 2016