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How did Lester Maddox's views regarding the Civil Rights Act of 1964 compare to his actions when he was elected governor of Georgia?
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Maddox strongly supported the Civil Rights Act, but removed a significant number of African Americans from government positions.
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Maddox strongly opposed the Civil Rights Act, but appointed a significant number of African Americans to government positions.
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Maddox strongly supported the Civil Rights Act and appointed a significant number of African Americans to government positions.
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Maddox strongly opposed the Civil Rights Act and removed a significant number of African Americans from government positions.
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Maddox strongly supported the Civil Rights Act, but removed a significant number of African Americans from government positions.
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Maddox strongly opposed the Civil Rights Act, but appointed a significant number of African Americans to government positions.
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Maddox strongly supported the Civil Rights Act and appointed a significant number of African Americans to government positions.
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Maddox strongly opposed the Civil Rights Act and removed a significant number of African Americans from government positions.
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D. Maddox strongly opposed the Civil Rights Act and removed a significant number of African Americans from government positions.
Lester Maddox was known for his strong opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which made it illegal to discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. When he became governor of Georgia, his actions reflected his opposition to civil rights, including promoting segregationist policies and minimizing African American participation in government positions.
Lester Maddox was known for his strong opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which made it illegal to discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. When he became governor of Georgia, his actions reflected his opposition to civil rights, including promoting segregationist policies and minimizing African American participation in government positions.
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