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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was one of the biggest legislative achievements from the civil rights movement. I think it would have encouraged the movement because they had finally achieved their goal of equality. It definitely was a high point for the movement and everybody was filled with hope for the future.

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Pictured above is Johnson and MLK signing the bill

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The Jim Crow Laws were passed back in the 1870's, which enforced racial segregation. Flash forward to 1954, the civil rights movement was starting, which was a fight to for equal rights. There are several other events that were apart of  that lead up to the passage of the Civil Rights Act 1964. Some examples are the Brown vs Board of Education, Rosa Parks arrest, Southern christian leadership conference, and the march on Washington.  Each of these helped demonstrate to the public and the government that these changes needed to be made. There was also some devastating events that occurred, such as Bloody Sunday, which the aftermath was  broadcasted on news channels across the nation. Every American was able to see just how mistreated African Americans were, which helped sway public view.

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was officially passed on July 2, 1964

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 Prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, and national origin. There could no longer be discrimination in employment. It also forbid segregation in institutions (like hospitals and schools) and private owned public accommodations (like restaurants, hotels and theaters.). The act also banned gender discrimination, but it's thought that this was only added as a last effort to derail the bill.

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was an idea that John F Kennedy focused on during his presidency, but sadly he was assassinated before the bill was passed. His vice president, Lyndon B Johnson, worked with Martin Luther King Jr. to press for the passage of the bill.