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Explain the main purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(2 points)
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Banned poll tax requirements for voting in federal elections
Banned poll tax requirements for voting in federal elections
Was more a symbolic act of Congress than a significant piece of civil rights legislation
Was more a symbolic act of Congress than a significant piece of civil rights legislation
Sent federal election officials to the South to register more black voters
Sent federal election officials to the South to register more black voters
Outlawed racial discrimination in most public places
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Banned poll tax requirements for voting in federal elections
Banned poll tax requirements for voting in federal elections
Was more a symbolic act of Congress than a significant piece of civil rights legislation
Was more a symbolic act of Congress than a significant piece of civil rights legislation
Sent federal election officials to the South to register more black voters
Sent federal election officials to the South to register more black voters
Outlawed racial discrimination in most public places
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The main purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was to **outlaw racial discrimination in most public places**. This landmark legislation aimed to eliminate segregation and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in various areas such as education, employment, and public accommodations. The Act established legal protections for individuals against discriminatory practices and paved the way for further civil rights advancements.