Which legislation outlawed racial segregation in public accommodations in 1964?

• A. Civil Rights Act of 1964
• B. Fair Housing Act
• C. Civil Rights Act of 1957
• D. Voting Rights Act of 1965

Answer: (A)

This item tests knowledge of the federal law that ended racial segregation in places that serve the public. The Civil Rights Act of 1964, especially Title II, makes it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin in hotels, restaurants, theaters, and other public accommodations. It established nationwide protections and gave the federal government tools to enforce desegregation, marking a major turning point in the push to end Jim Crow practices in everyday life.

The other laws mentioned address different issues: the Fair Housing Act deals with housing discrimination, the Civil Rights Act of 1957 focused more on voting rights with limited enforcement, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 targeted barriers to voting rather than public venues.