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Playing the Political Game -Once in office, Kennedy struggles to gain support for civil rights action -To appease southern Democrats, Kennedy moves slowly.

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1 Playing the Political Game -Once in office, Kennedy struggles to gain support for civil rights action -To appease southern Democrats, Kennedy moves slowly on civil rights Discussion Question: What types of events could generate support for more liberal civil rights reforms?

2 Violence Shocks America Why would the 1960s be so conducive to a civil rights movement?

3 Civil Rights Act of 1964 -Bans use of different voter registration standards for blacks & whites. -Prohibits discrimination in public accommodations (restaurants, hotels, etc.) -Bans discrimination in hiring Discussion Question: How might these laws still allow for discrimination?

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