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2. Whatw as limited about the 1957 CRA?

  • it had been heavily watered down to get through Congress
  • it was ruled unconstitutional

3. What riots immediately succeeded the Voting Rights Act?

  • Mississippi race riots
  • Watt riots in LA
  • Chicago riots

4. How many members did the White Citizens' Councils have?

  • 250,000
  • 50,000
  • 150,000

5. Why did the movement fail at Albany?

  • they were imprisoned elsewhere so couldn't achieve publicity
  • inferior numbers to Picthett's police force
  • they were forced to abandon the campaign

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