Hubert Humphrey

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the legislative landmark?Served as the lead author of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Liberalism: A political ideology that emphasizes the role of government in promoting social equality, protecting civil rights, and providing a social safety net for citizens in need.
Civil Rights Act of 1964: A landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, ending unequal application of voter registration requirements.
Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party: A political party in Minnesota formed by the merger of the Democratic Party and the Farmer-Labor Party, which became the state affiliate of the national Democratic Party.
Antisemitism: Hostility to, prejudice, or discrimination against Jewish people, which Humphrey actively worked to combat during his time as mayor of Minneapolis.