The increase in racial tension in the USA in the years 1964-1970Slavery had been abolished in the USA in 1860; Blacks continued to be treated as second-class citizens and denied civil rights. Kennedy instituted the Civil Rights Act in 1964 that outlawed discrimination in public accommodations, federally assisted programs, and employment. It also gave the federal government new powers to enforce desegregation and prosecute voting rights violations. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act arrived, ending literacy tests for voting. It also allowed federal agents to monitor the recording. These acts improved civil rights but many black Americans were still dissatisfied, they were still class B citizens. The tension between the two races continued. After World War II it was still clear that black Americans were still second-class citizens. Truman tried to introduce some changes, but faced opposition from his own party and many of his ideas were abandoned. By the early 1950s, only 16 states required integration of their schools. There were still problems with black Americans. The average income of a black family was half that of a white family. This was because blacks could not get very good jobs, for example in fruit picking and car washing. One-third of black Americans lived below the poverty line. Black Americans still had unemployment, poor housing, and poor schools. In 1963, Martin Luther King organized a campaign of marches and demonstrations that would ensure maximum media coverage. These demonstrations were broadcast across the United States and around the world, and many Americans were horrified by the brutality. During the election campaign Martin Luther King was jailed, but the most important thing was that viewers were able to see the outrageous treatment meted out to youth demonstrations. Martin Luther King gave a dream speech. For many black Americans, the new laws were not being introduced quickly enough. All black people want is to take what they thought was theirs by right and by force, should the worst happen.