The American Melting Pot? Miscegenation Laws in the United States.

Cruz, Barbara C.; Berson, Michael J.

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ERIC Number: EJ638229

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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The American Melting Pot? Miscegenation Laws in the United States.

Cruz, Barbara C.; Berson, Michael J.

OAH Magazine of History, v15 n4 p80-84 Sum 2001

Explores miscegenation in U.S. history, some motivations for anti-miscegenation policy, and the landmark decision of the 1967 case of "Loving v. Virginia." Includes three recent examples of miscegenation policy in the United States with questions for class discussion. (CMK)

Descriptors: Civil Rights, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Strategies, History Instruction, Immigration, Marriage, Public Policy, Racial Discrimination, Racial Relations, Secondary Education, Slavery, Social Studies, United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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