The 1964 Civil Rights Act accomplished what?
a. It outlawed the racial segregation of lunch counters and other public places.
b. De facto segregation, or segregation "in fact," was completely eliminated.
c. It outlawed discriminatory voting practices.
d. It outlawed discrimination in the rental or purchase of homes.
Answer: a. It outlawed the racial segregation of lunch counters and other public places.
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