President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act on July 2, 1964 right after Ruby finished third grade. The act made it illegal to discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. There were no longer all-African American or all-white schools, but all schools should be integrated.

Question

What grade had Ruby Bridges just completed when the Civil Rights Act was signed? (Do the Math!)
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A) First grade
B) Third grade
C) Eighth grade
D) Twelfth grade

Answer 1

If Ruby Bridges finished third grade right before the Civil Rights Act was signed on July 2, 1964, that means she had just completed third grade. Therefore, the answer is:

B) Third grade