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Primary Sources: Civil Rights Act of 1964

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Read the passage Primary Sources: Civil Rights Act of 1964. Then answer the questions below.

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Read the passage Primary Sources: Civil Rights Act of 1964. Then answer the questions below.

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Question 1

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Which quote BEST describes the document's purpose?

"No person needs to make his race, color, or national origin known."

"If questioned about his political party affiliation or how he voted, he may refuse to answer."

"It will require individuals to stop discriminating by using a court order."

"This act will be called the 'Civil Rights Act of 1964.'"

Question 2

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What can you conclude about American society in 1964 based on the source? Select two correct answers.

Individuals were denied the right to take a knowledge test.

Individuals were denied entry to hotels and theatres.

Individuals were denied the right to legal representation.

Individuals were denied the right to vote.

Individuals were denied the right to join a political party. 

Question 3

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Drag each quote from the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into the correct box to demonstrate whether it addresses job discrimination or segregation.

"Everyone may be granted full and equal enjoyment of goods, services, equipment, and privileges in public places."
"It is unlawful to pay someone of a different race, gender, religion or ethnicity less than someone else with equal skills and ability."
"It will create a Commission on Equal Employment Opportunity."

Job discrimination
Segregation