Which act banned discrimination in public accommodations and employment?

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

Answer: (B)

The main idea is recognizing which law outlawed discrimination in both places people go and the workplace. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 made it illegal to segregate or discriminate in public accommodations like hotels, restaurants, and theaters, and it also prohibits employment discrimination through protections in the workplace. It was a watershed law that used federal enforcement to ensure equal access and opportunity across many areas of American life.

The other acts address different issues: the Voting Rights Act focuses on preventing racial discrimination in voting; the Equal Pay Act deals with wage differences based on sex but not general discrimination in public places or employment; and the Fair Housing Act deals with discrimination in housing.