Question

What was the purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

a. Requiring employers to pay women the same wages as men.
b. Giving federal benefits to legally married gay and lesbian couples.
c. providing amnesty for illegal workers in the United States.
d. Ending racial and gender discrimination>

Answer 1

It would be D, ending racial and gender discrimination.

It gave "civil rights" to everyone. The act outlawed discrimination based on race, gender, religion, or country of origin.