The Significance and Factors of Civil Rights Acts in America
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the key factors that influenced the passing of Civil Rights Acts in America, encouraging students to analyze their significance and rank their importance.
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The Significance and Factors of Civil Rights Acts in America
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Introduction to Factors Influencing Civil Rights Acts
The Civil Rights Acts were influenced by various factors including political decisions, social movements, economic pressures, and religious beliefs. Understanding these factors helps us see why these laws were passed and their significance in American history.
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Categorize the following factors into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: The rise of the NAACP, Economic disparities between races, The influence of Christian churches, and Political leadership supporting civil rights.
[4 marks]2.
Outline how economic factors contributed to the Civil Rights Acts. Include specific examples in your answer.
[6 marks]3.
Compare the significance of social and political factors in the passing of Civil Rights Acts. Which do you think was more influential? Justify your answer with evidence.
[8 marks]4.
Explain why religious beliefs played a role in the Civil Rights Movement and the passing of Civil Rights Acts.
[4 marks]5.
Analyse the importance of political leadership in the success of Civil Rights Acts. Use specific examples in your answer.
[8 marks]6.
Rank the following factors in order of importance in enabling the Civil Rights Acts: Grassroots activism, Political leadership, Economic pressure, Religious influence. Justify your ranking.
[8 marks]7.
Explain how grassroots activism contributed to the passing of Civil Rights legislation.
[4 marks]8.
Outline the main social, political, economic, and religious factors that influenced the Civil Rights Acts. Provide examples for each.
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