write a 3-5 sentence description of the event. Please include the date/ year it happened. Be detailed and USE YOUR OWD WORDS. (parenthetical citation of source you used to get this info)

Question

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Answer 1

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a landmark piece of legislation in the United States that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Signed into law on July 2, 1964, by President Lyndon B. Johnson, it was a significant victory for the Civil Rights Movement and a turning point in American history. The Act aimed to end segregation and provide equal rights and opportunities for all citizens, setting the stage for further advancements in civil rights in the years to come. (History.com)