What legislation of 1964 banned discrimination
in public places in the United States?
A. Voting Rights Act
B. Brown vs. Board of Education
C. Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark piece of legislation in the United States that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 2, 1964, and it prohibited discrimination in public places, employment, and education. The Civil Rights Act was a major victory for the civil rights movement and helped to pave the way for greater equality and justice in the United States.