What was the purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
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Responses
Legalize segregation of all public facilities
Fine businesses and labor unions that integrated despite segregation laws
Release civil rights activists from jails
Make segregation of public facilities illegal
what is the correct answer and tell me why
The correct answer is: Make segregation of public facilities illegal.
The purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was to outlaw discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in public facilities, employment, and education. It aimed to end segregation and ensure equal treatment and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background.