The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was primarily a response to the ongoing racial segregation and discrimination in public places, as well as restrictions on voting rights for African Americans in the Southern United States. The passage of this landmark legislation was influenced by a series of events and movements, including the Civil Rights Movement led by activists like Martin Luther King Jr., the successful Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the Birmingham Campaign, which drew national attention to the issue of racial injustice. Additionally, a key event that contributed to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963, where Dr. King delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. These events and movements helped mobilize public opinion and pressure Congress to take action to address racial discrimination and inequality in America.
