Question

circle the best answer, and write the letter in the blank. 11. the civil rights acts of the 1960s made it illegal to discriminate against. a. african americans b. women c. religious groups d. all of the above 12. made a famous speech about civil rights in washington, d.c. a. martin luther king, jr. b. rosa parks c. jim crow d. thomas jefferson 13. the of the fourteenth amendment makes sure states cannot take away peoples civil rights. a. miranda rule b. equal protection clause c. establishment clause d. free exercise clause short answer answer the following questions in complete sentences. 14. name two things that used to be segregated by law. 15. name one thing civil rights activists did to get congress to pass new laws.

Explanation:

1. The civil - rights acts of the 1960s aimed to end discrimination against African Americans, women, and religious groups.
2. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered the famous "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D.C. regarding civil rights.
3. The Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment ensures states cannot take away people's civil rights.
4. Schools and public transportation were often segregated by law in the past.
5. Civil rights activists organized marches, like the March on Washington, to pressure Congress to pass new laws.

Answer:

1. D. all of the above
2. A. Martin Luther King, Jr.
3. B. Equal Protection Clause
4. Schools and public transportation.
5. Organized marches.