U.S. Citizenship Civics TestRecent American History and Other Important Historical InformationHard
A student is researching the social changes in the U.S. during the 1960s. Which of the following acts, passed in that decade, outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin?
- AThe Civil Rights Act of 1964
- BThe Espionage Act of 1917
- CThe Patriot Act of 2001
- DThe Sedition Act of 1918
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark piece of legislation that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, significantly impacting public accommodations, employment, and education.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. The Espionage Act of 1917 prohibited interference with military operations.
- C. The Patriot Act of 2001 was enacted after 9/11 to enhance national security.
- D. The Sedition Act of 1918 restricted free speech during wartime.
Civil Rights Act of 1964
A landmark civil rights and labor law in the United States that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and later, sexual orientation and gender identity.
- Ended segregation in public places.
- Banned employment discrimination.
- Enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
- Signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Memory trick: Civil Rights Laws: Past and Present, for People's Protection.