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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 - What was it?

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the civil rights act is a act that forbids discrimination based on color, ethnicity, sex or national origin (more info below)

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the civil rights act of 1964 is a historic human rights and labour statute in the United States that doesn’t allow discrimination based on color, ethnicity, sex or nationality. It prohibits the uneven application of voter registration requirements and racial segregation in schools, employment and public housing.

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Signed into law, on July 2, 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed segregation in businesses such as theaters, restaurants, and hotels. It banned discriminatory practices in employment and ended segregation in public places such as swimming pools, libraries, and public schools.

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