8. The role of executive: progress 1877-1960

Question 1

Most progress towards civil rights was made when

Answer 1

different elements of federal gov acted together

Question 2

in 1960 most elements of post 1870 period remained

Answer 2

1. barriers when registering to vote
2. segregation
3. racial prejudice and outbreaks of violence
4. southern congressman, govs and legislatures stood against change
5. gap between AA and whites in terms of income, housing and opportunities
6. many areas there were sitinct districts which were either black or white

Question 3

in terms of political participation and hopes for more equal society

Answer 3

situation by 1960 worse than in 1869