Civil Rights Movement Legislative Impact

During the Civil Rights Movement, various strategies were employed to challenge racial discrimination and segregation in the United States. While many movements used protests, legal actions, and grassroots organizing, the effectiveness of these strategies greatly varied. One critical landmark event that contributed significantly to civil rights advancements was the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech. This march not only highlighted the economic inequalities faced by African Americans but also mobilized support for civil rights legislation at the federal level.

Which of the following outcomes was most directly a result of the advocacy and actions taken during the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s?