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Question 41 • American History

Civil rights leaders wanted a strong federal law that would

Answer
A
outlaw all discrimination on the basis of race.
B
punish Southern states that had discriminatory laws.
C
end gender discrimination in the workplace.
D
give African Americans the right to vote.

Explanation

Civil rights leaders sought a federal law that would prohibit racial discrimination broadly, including in public places, schools, and employment. The goal was to outlaw all discrimination on the basis of race, not only to address voting rights or punish particular states.

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