Author Question: The civil rights movement pushed for racial equality. At what point had the United States been ... (Read 58 times)

burton19126 · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

The civil rights movement pushed for racial equality. At what point had the United States been through a civil rights revolution?

a. at the end of the Civil War
b. at the end of Reconstruction
c. by the early 1900s
d. by the end of the 1960s
e. after passage of the Equal Rights Amendment

Question 2

How do Americans' abstract beliefs in the American creed compare to the reality of practicing those beliefs in specific circumstances? Provide examples to illustrate your arguments.

What will be an ideal response?

aloop · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

An ideal response will:
1, Explain how Americans' abstract beliefs about the American creed often conflict with political realities, and that this often necessitates some compromise of values.
2, Discuss cases where this might happenfor example, we believe that laws should be enforced generally yet we tend to break the speed limit; or we believe that honest is the best policy but are reluctant to be brutally honest if it would needlessly cause harm.
3, Explain that simply because this conflict exists does not mean the American creed is without meaning; rather, it serves as a starting point from which to evaluate issues, candidates, and the actions of public officials.