How Did California Demonstrate in 1964 That It Was Opposed

question 52

Multiple Choice

How did California demonstrate in 1964 that it was opposed to racial desegregation?

• A) It did not-California has always been at the forefront of legislation promoting racial equity, since it is such a diverse state.
• B) Although it was later declared unconstitutional, Californians approved a law allowing voter registration solely on the basis of race.
• C) It passed a state constitutional amendment repealing all legislation banning discrimination in housing.
• D) Californians passed a law in that year promoting segregated schools, and abolishing some public schools in mostly black areas.

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