What were the legal steps taken in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960,s help to end segregation and discrimination. Why did the civil rights movement rely so heavily on test cases in the courts.
2007-12-05 15:42:55 · 5 answers · asked by Tommy R 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
Some milestones in ending segregation:
1940s - Armed forces are desegregated by executive order signed by President Truman
1954 Brown vs. Board of Education Supreme Court decision stating that segregated schools were not separate but equal, paving the way to desegregation. Unfortunately, as you might guess, many states and local governments dragged their heels on implementation - going so far as to even close public schools or facilities which were to be opened to persons of all ethnicities
1965 - Civil Rights Act
The premise of using test cases in the courts by civil rights activists rested on two points - they wanted to show that it was unconstitutional and secondly, they couldn't do it through the popular votes given that many blacks were disenfranchised through the South.
2007-12-05 16:58:34 · answer #1 · answered by Silverkris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Segregation 1940s
2016-12-18 12:02:00 · answer #2 · answered by wingert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed when
President Johnson was in office. The bill was
introduced by President Kennedy in 1963.
2007-12-05 15:59:47 · answer #3 · answered by Jane D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Racism was somewhat diminished with the recognition of human rights making the Blacks and Mexicans enjoy equality with the Whites on many aspects particularly in education and job opportunities.
2007-12-06 12:09:49 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey Tommy! Good luck on the homework! : )
2007-12-06 13:38:48 · answer #5 · answered by Pace 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋