Which landmark legislation was passed as a result of the Civil Rights Movement in 1964?

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a pivotal piece of legislation that emerged directly from the struggles and activism of the Civil Rights Movement. This act aimed to end segregation in public places and prohibited employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It was a significant step toward achieving equality and addressing institutional racism in the United States.

The backdrop to its passage includes notable events such as the March on Washington and the activism of figures like Martin Luther King Jr., which increased public awareness and political pressure to address civil rights issues. The act also laid the groundwork for future legislation aimed at furthering civil rights and dismantling systemic discrimination.

The Voting Rights Act, while also crucial and a subsequent piece of legislation aimed specifically at protecting the voting rights of African Americans, was passed in 1965, making it a follow-up to the broader protections established in the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Similarly, while the Fair Housing Act aimed to eliminate housing discrimination and the Education Amendments targeted issues in education, they were passed at later dates and were not the direct outcome of the Civil Rights Movement's immediate actions as reflected by the 1964 legislation.