Changing laws : politics of the civil rights era /

Cummings, Judy Dodge,

Changing laws : politics of the civil rights era / Judy Dodge Cummings. - 106 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm - The civil rights era Focus on social studies . - Civil rights era (Nomad Press) .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Explores the key legislative and judicial victories of the civil rights era spanning from 1954 to the early 1970s, including Brown v. the Board of Education, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the Fair Housing Act of 1968. Hands-on projects and research activities alongside essential questions, links to online resources, and text-to-world connections promote a profound understanding of history and offer opportunities for social-emotional learning.

Ages 12-15.



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Civil rights movements--United States--Juvenile literature.
African Americans--Legal status, laws, etc.--Juvenile literature.


Illustrated works.

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