Apentix/AP US History/Unit 8: Period 8 (1945-1980)/Question
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The passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 most directly resulted from

A.a Supreme Court order requiring the law
B.the unanimous support of southern senators
C.sustained direct-action protests and Lyndon Johnson's use of public pressure and legislative skill after Kennedy's assassination
D.a treaty obligation to the United Nations

Explanation

Core Concept

Birmingham, the March on Washington, and ongoing demonstrations built national demand for federal action. Johnson, invoking the martyred Kennedy, overcame a long Senate filibuster by southern Democrats to secure passage.

Correct Answer

Csustained direct-action protests and Lyndon Johnson's use of public pressure and legislative skill after Kennedy's assassination

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