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Civil Rights Movement: Birmingham 1963 to 1965 Legislation

Explore the powerful Civil Rights Movement from Birmingham 1963 to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Learn about the struggles, triumphs, and legislative victories that shaped history.

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Civil Rights Movement: Birmingham 1963 to 1965 Legislation

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  1. Civil Rights Movement • Birmingham 1963 • Violence against protesters broadcast nationwide • “Sit-ins” • “Freedom Riders” • March on Washington, 1963

  2. Civil Rights Act of 1964 • Supported by Lyndon Johnson • Title I banned the use of different voter registration standards for blacks and whites • Title II prohibited discrimination in public accommodations, such as motels, restaurants, gas stations, theaters, and sports arenas • Title VI allowed the withholding of federal funds from public or private programs that practice discrimination • Title VII banned discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, or national origin by employers and unions

  3. Additional Legislation • 24th Amendment (1964) • Outlawed the Poll Tax • Voting Rights Act (1965) • Eliminated literacy tests • Allowed federal officials to register voters

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