Question

When was the Civil Rights Act passed and why?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is 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.

Answer 2

Answer:

In 1964, Congress passed Public Law 88-352 (78 Stat. 241). The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. ... The Civil Rights Act was eventually expanded by Congress to strengthen enforcement of these fundamental civil rights.