Question

Match these Civil Rights Legislations with their descriptions: (5 pts) (5 points)

Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965

Civil Rights Acts of 1964

Economic Opportunity Act of 1964

Voting Rights Act of 1965

Twenty-Fourth Amendment

This act prohibited the imposition of poll taxes on voters

#: This act prohibited discrimination/segregation in housing, education, hiring, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex and national origin.

#: This act overturned legislation that had favored immigrants from western and northern Europe.

: This act established and funded a variety of agencies and programs to assist the poor in finding jobs

# This act prohibited states and local governments from passing laws that discriminated against voters based on their race.

Answer 1

Here are the Civil Rights Legislations matched with their descriptions:

1. **Twenty-Fourth Amendment**: This act prohibited the imposition of poll taxes on voters.

2. **Civil Rights Acts of 1964**: This act prohibited discrimination/segregation in housing, education, hiring, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.

3. **Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965**: This act overturned legislation that had favored immigrants from western and northern Europe.

4. **Economic Opportunity Act of 1964**: This act established and funded a variety of agencies and programs to assist the poor in finding jobs.

5. **Voting Rights Act of 1965**: This act prohibited states and local governments from passing laws that discriminated against voters based on their race.