4.2.5 Quiz: Expanding the Battle for Civil Rights
Which statement best completes the graphic organizer to show a sequence
of events in the fight for disability rights in the 1980s?
President Reagan
targets the 1973
Rehabilitation Act.
1981
The Reagan
administration halts
plans to deregulate
enforcement of the
Rehabilitation Act.
1982
?
1988
Disability activists
demonstrate at
the U.S. Capitol.
Months later, the
ADA is signed
into law.
C.
opposed by a majority of Americans.
1990
OA. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is introduced and faces
opposition from business and religious groups.
OB. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is introduced and is
supported by business and religious groups.
is introduced and is
