What was the purpose of the civil rights act of 1964? A. Legalize segregation b. Fine businesses and labor unions that integrated despite segregation laws c. Release civil rights activists d. Make segregation of public facilities illegal
d. Make segregation of public facilities illegal
The purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was to end segregation and discrimination in public facilities and accommodations, and to prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It was a landmark piece of legislation that aimed to promote equal opportunity and protect the civil rights of all individuals in the United States.