The purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was to make segregation of public facilities illegal. This landmark legislation aimed to end discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and it was a significant step in the Civil Rights Movement.
What was the purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
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Legalize segregation of all public facilities
Legalize segregation of all public facilities
Fine businesses and labor unions that integrated despite segregation laws
Fine businesses and labor unions that integrated despite segregation laws
Release civil rights activists from jails
Release civil rights activists from jails
Make segregation of public facilities illegal
Make segregation of public facilities illegal
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