4.The 1964 Civil Rights Act prevents merchants, public accommodations, and employers from denying service and practicing discrimination in
employment based on defined criteria. Develop an argument explaining
whether Congress should alter or maintain this law.
Use at least one piece of evidence from one of the following foundational
documents:
Bill of Rights
• Commerce Clause
• “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”
In your response, you should do the following:
Respond to the prompt with a defensible claim or thesis that
establishes a line of reasoning.
Support your claim or thesis with at least TWO pieces of specific and
relevant evidence:
• One piece of evidence must come from one of the foundational
documents listed above.
• A second piece of evidence can come from any other
foundational document not used as your first piece of
evidence, or it may be from your knowledge of course
concepts.
Use reasoning to explain why your evidence supports your claim or
thesis.
Respond to an opposing or alternative perspective using refutation,
concession, or rebuttal.