Question

which of the following prohibited segregation in public accommodations and discrimination in employment?
(1 point)
○ the twenty - fourth amendment
○ the civil rights act of 1964
○ the voting rights act of 1965
○ the civil rights act of 1968

Explanation:

• The Twenty - Fourth Amendment focused on eliminating poll taxes in federal elections, not on public accommodation segregation or employment discrimination.
• The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is known for prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in public accommodations and employment.
• The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was mainly about protecting the right to vote, especially for African - Americans, by eliminating racial discrimination in voting procedures.
• The Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act) was focused on prohibiting discrimination in housing, not on public accommodations and employment in the same way as the 1964 Act.

Answer:

B. the Civil Rights Act of 1964