The Purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Was

The purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was to

A) prohibit discrimination based on age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
B) require that men and women be paid the same amount for performing similar job duties.
C) require firms to hire and promote handicapped persons if the firm employs 50 or more employees.
D) prohibit discrimination against people of ages 40 and older.
E) found the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to ensure compliance with the Civil Rights Act.