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Everett Dirksen Papers, 1932 69

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of papers and notebooks of Everett Dirksen, an conservative politician and proponent of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Civil Rights Act of 1964

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a detailed explanation as to what the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was, how it came about, and how it affected American society. Includes a photograph of President Lyndon Johnson signing the Civil Rights Act into law.
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Lesson Plan
Cengage Learning

Video Exercises: Lyndon Johnson Signs Civil Rights Act

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here are five "Critical thinking questions," to accompany a viewing of an "American Journey Online," video on the signing of the Civil Rights act of 1964. Though intended for students who have watched a specific video, the questions...