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What was the primary focus of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
What was the primary focus of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?
- Establishing affirmative action programs to address discrimination in employment and education
- Granting equal pay for equal work regardless of gender or race
- Ending segregation in public places and banning employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin (correct)
- Providing federal protection for voting rights and prohibiting racial segregation in schools
What was the significance of the 38th parallel in the context of the Korean War?
What was the significance of the 38th parallel in the context of the Korean War?
- It served as the border between North and South Korea before the war (correct)
- It was the site of a major battle that led to the division of Korea
- It marked the line where United Nations forces intervened during the war
- It was the location where the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed in 1953
What impact did the creation of suburbs in the 1950s have on American society?
What impact did the creation of suburbs in the 1950s have on American society?
- It led to increased urban sprawl and contributed to racial segregation (correct)
- It played a key role in promoting racial integration and cultural diversity
- It facilitated mass migration from rural areas to urban centers
- It resulted in a decline in consumerism and a shift towards rural living
