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QuizMultiple Choice

Civil Rights and Liberties — Test

Question 7 • US History

Which act prohibited discrimination in the selling or renting of homes?

Answer
A
the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
B
the Civil Rights Act of 1964
C
the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965
D
the Fair Housing Act of 1968

Explanation

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibited discrimination in the sale or rental of housing. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 addressed discrimination in areas such as public accommodations and employment, but the law specifically covering home sales and rentals was the Fair Housing Act.

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