Task #3: The Civil Rights Act
The 13th and 14th amendments to the United States Constitution were very important. Visit the links below to learn more and answer the questions.
The 13th and 14th amendments to the United States Constitution were very important. Visit the links below to learn more and answer the questions.
1. Do a Google search for the definition of Civil Rights and write a brief explanation.
2. Read the 13th amendment to the constitution below. Explain in your own words what the objective was for the 13th amendment. Two links are available below the document to help you write your explanation.
3. Read the 14th amendment to the Constitution below. What was the amendment and what was the purpose of this amendment? Who did it help? There are two links to help you answer the questions.
4. Write a one paragraph
summary, (5-7 sentences) about the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
In your summary:
- Explain the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Who proposed it?
- Who signed the Act?
- When did it become law?
In your summary:
- Explain the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Who proposed it?
- Who signed the Act?
- When did it become law?
Click on the button to watch a short video about the Civil Rights Act.