The early 1960s saw increased racial tensions and outright violence, especially in the Deep South states of Alabama and Mississippi. Due in large part to this civil unrest, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. What did this powerful legislation provide?

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned racial discrimination in all accommodations, both public and private. It did not rule that states could not use force against racial minorities nor establish racial quotas for police departments and state militias. It also did not take away state authority to enact any laws related to employment. Finally, it did not reinforce the old Jim Crow laws.

The Early 1960s Saw Increased Racial Tensions and Outright Violence