What was the purpose of the civil rights act of 1964? a. requiring employers to pay women the same wages as men. b. giving federal benefits to legally married gay and lesbian couples. c. providing amnesty for illegal workers in the united states. d. ending racial and gender discrimination>

Why was hawaii so important to the united states & why did japan bomb pearl harbor?

For in this unit, you read about transitions of power and the formation of newly independent nations in africa, asia, the americas, and the middle east. some of these transitions were peaceful, while others caused long-term instability. why do you think some countries were more successful than others with political transitions? what do you think were the biggest challenges facing newly independent countries? would it have been possible for leaders to prevent these problems before they happened? why or why not?

If one thinks illegal immigrants should become american citizens, should they become american citizens automatically or should there be a waiting period? if there should be a waiting period, explain why.