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Why was the Civil Rights Act of 1968 passed so soon after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965? (4 points)

a
The legislation addressed new issues pressed by the women's movement.

b
The previous legislation did not address housing discrimination

c
The legislation had to be renewed by Congress every four years

d
The previous legislation did not address workplace discrimination


Sagot :

Answer: B

Explanation: According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's website "President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which was meant as a follow-up to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The 1968 Act expanded on previous acts and prohibited discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin, (and as amended) handicap and family status. Title VIII of the Act is also known as the Fair Housing Act (of 1968).