RESEARCH: The scope and specificity of the places named in this excerpt of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 serve not only to define the broad reach of the new law but also to recognize the particular battlegrounds where the fight for civil rights occurred. Research an event that took place in one of the locations mentioned in this portion of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Then, write about how your research impacts your understanding of the text and the civil rights movement as a whole.

Using reputable online news sources, find an article about a current event that has happened within the last 12 months that deals with any of the ideas that came about during the enlightenment. for example, you might choose an event that involves freedom of speech, religious tolerance, or the right to vote. alternately, you can choose an event where these values or ideas are absent and would make a tremendous difference if they were present. once you have chosen an event, answer the following questions: what website did you use for your research? what is the title of your article? who is the author of your article? what is the event you read about?