John F Kennedy - Impact On Civil Rights

Question 1

What did Kennedy introduce in 1965 and why is this important?

Answer 1

. Established the CEEO or the Commission on Equal Employment Opportunities
. Was intended to enforce the Civil Right Laws against Workplace discrimination - would help African Americans gain greater economic power.

Question 2

What did Kennedy propose which was then passed in 1964?

Answer 2

. The 1964 Civil Rights Act

Question 3

How can Kennedy be seen as opposing/ not being interested in the Civil Rights movement?

Answer 3

. Before his time as president he voted against the 1957 Civil Rights Act which was proposed by Eisenhower.