The Civil Rights Movement

2) As a result of your research, collect three pieces of information about the period surrounding the Civil Rights Movement, especially events that happened in 1964. Use the table below to record your information.

Information	Source/website	Why is this piece of information important?
The examples of the civil rights movement inspired other groups to press for equal rights. The women's movement fought for equal educational and employment opportunities, and brought about a transformation of traditional views about women's place in society. Mexican Americans battled for bilingual education programs in schools, unionization of farm workers, improved job opportunities, and increased political power. Native Americans pressed for control over their lands and resources, the preservation of native cultures, and tribal self-government. Gays and lesbians organized to end legal discrimination based on sexual orientation.	Digital History	First, I think this piece of information shows us about how the civil rights movement affects other groups. Second, I think it shows us that civil rights not only changes the people live, but also promotes the social development.
1964 Civil Right Act of 1964 After a long fight, the Civil Rights legislation of 1964 was passed. It gave the federal government broad powers to fight discrimination of all kinds.	www.historycentral.com	I think this is a very important moment in the history. Finally, Civil Rights Act is legal, and people are going to have a better live.
1964 Dr. King Receives Nobel Prize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. became the second African-American to win the Nobel Peace Prize, the first having been Ralph Bunche. King, who was 35 years of age when he received the prize in Oslo, Norway, was the youngest recipient of the prize in history	www.historycentral.com	I think this piece of information show us that we should keep our ideality and never give up, even most other people do not agree with us. If we are right, keep going for our gold, because there has one day the dream will come true.