Civil Rights Act of 1964 Provisions

Very Hard Unit 3: Civil Liberties & Rights Civil Rights Movement

During the Civil Rights Movement, multiple forms of protest and advocacy emerged as African Americans and their allies fought for equal rights and the end of racial segregation in the United States. Key legal changes and landmark events transformed the legal landscape, yet societal resistance persisted. A significant piece of legislation aimed at addressing these issues was the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Which of the following statements accurately reflects a specific provision of the Civil Rights Act and its impact on the socio-political environment of the 1960s?

It outlawed discrimination in voter registration based solely on race, but left public accommodations untouched.

It mandated the desegregation of public schools within five years, sparking immediate compliance by all states.

It prohibited discrimination in employment and in public accommodations, thus laying groundwork for later policy changes.

It established affirmative action policies for all government contracts, ensuring employment for minorities.

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