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Civil Rights Act of 1964

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Federal legislation that ended segregation and prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, and religion.

AP course connection

Topic 4.6: 4.6 Major Civil Rights Organizations

Unit 4

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