Question

Match the term with the description.

Terms:
1. 24th Amendment

2. Civil Rights Act of 1964

3. Voting Rights Act of 1965

4. Dixiecrats

Descriptions:

A. Prohibited discrimination in employment and segregation in public accommodations

B. Prohibited discriminatory practices at the polling place based on race, including literacy tests

C. Eliminated poll taxes on voters

D. Southern Democrats who opposed civil rights advances.

Answer 1

1. 24th Amendment - Eliminated poll taxes on voters
2. Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Prohibited discrimination in employment and segregation in public accommodations
3. Voting Rights Act of 1965 - Prohibited discriminatory practices at the polling place based on race, including literacy tests
4. Dixiecrats - Southern Democrats who opposed civil rights advances.