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Understanding the Civil Rights Acts

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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This worksheet provides reading comprehension activities focused on the Civil Rights Acts in the United States, helping students understand their significance and impact.

Topics covered:

#Compare the effects of different Civil Rights Acts
#Standard
#Civil Rights Acts
#Explain the purpose of key Civil Rights Acts
#Analyse the significance of these laws in the Civil Rights Movement
#Reading Comprehension
#History
#Civil Rights Era

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Understanding the Civil Rights Acts

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to the Civil Rights Acts

Source A: Excerpt from a Civil Rights Movement pamphlet

'The Civil Rights Acts were crucial laws that aimed to end racial discrimination and promote equality in America. They marked a turning point in the struggle for civil rights.'

Provenance: Civil Rights Movement pamphlet, 1964.

1.
Explain why the Civil Rights Acts were considered important during the 1960s. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the goals of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with those of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

The Impact of the Civil Rights Acts

Source B: Historian's view

'The Civil Rights Acts of the 1960s were landmark laws that helped dismantle institutional racism and signaled a major victory for the Civil Rights Movement.'

Provenance: Historian's analysis, 2010.

1.
Outline the main effects of the Civil Rights Acts on American society. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how effective the Civil Rights Acts were in achieving racial equality. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Legacy of the Civil Rights Acts

Source C: Modern perspective

'The Civil Rights Acts laid the foundation for ongoing efforts to combat racial inequality. Their legacy continues to influence American society today.'

Provenance: Modern social commentary, 2020.

1.
Explain how the Civil Rights Acts have influenced later civil rights initiatives. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the impact of the Civil Rights Acts with other social reforms in American history. (5 marks)
[5 marks]

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