Thread 1
Historian Robert Dallek calls the Civil Rights Act of 1964 a "huge political gamble" for Lyndon Johnson. What does Dallek mean? What might Johnson and the Democrats have lost by passing the bill? What might they have gained?
Thread 2
In what ways do you think 1964 changed American politics?
Thread 3
In what ways have we progressed from 1964? What are some of the issues we are still dealing with today?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.