President Lyndon B. Johnson persuaded Congress to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The primary purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was to
Responses
A protect impoverished groups by banning the poll tax.protect impoverished groups by banning the poll tax.
B implement affirmative action programs at the federal level.implement affirmative action programs at the federal level.
C issue federal grants to businesses owned by minorities and women.issue federal grants to businesses owned by minorities and women.
D prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, and national origin.