Which federal statute, enacted in 1964, aimed to end segregation in public accommodations and ban employment discrimination?

• A. 1964 Civil Rights Act
• B. 1965 Voting Rights Act
• C. NAACP
• D. SCLC

Answer: (A)

The main idea is identifying the federal law passed in 1964 that aimed to end segregation in public places and ban employment discrimination. That statute is the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It outlawed segregation in public accommodations such as hotels, restaurants, and theaters (Title II) and prohibited employment discrimination by employers, labor unions, and government contractors (Title VII), creating the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to enforce these provisions. This act was a landmark turning point in the civil rights movement, reflecting a federal commitment to equality in both public life and the workplace.

The other options aren’t the same kind of statute: the Voting Rights Act came in 1965 and targeted voting barriers, not public accommodations or employment; NAACP and SCLC are organizations that advocated for civil rights rather than laws.