Question

The Civil Rights Act of 1968 was considered an important victory for the civil rights movement because it meant that _____.

1) homeowners had to now sell or rent their property more quickly

2)homeowners could receive federal money for their property

3)homeowners had to sell or rent to families that did not have enough money to pay for housing

4)homeowners could not refuse to sell or rent property to families with children

Answer 1

The Civil Rights Act of 1968 was considered an important victory for the civil rights movement because it meant that homeowners could not refuse to sell or rent property to families with children.

Answer 2

The correct answer is 4) homeowners could not refuse to sell or rent property to families with children.

The Civil Rights Act of 1968 was an important step for during the Civil Rights movement. This law, also known as the Fair Housing Act, ensured that African-Americans and their families were not discriminated against in terms of housing opportunities. Before this time, homeowners could discriminate against who they sell their home to.