Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Civil

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

• A) Its applicability is limited to state and national government agencies.
• B) It was passed as a way to ensure that equal opportunities would be available to everyone.
• C) It applies to all organizations with a minimum of 100 employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• D) Its enforcement is the responsibility of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Procedures (OFCCP).

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Definitions:

Slave Rebellions

Acts of violent resistance by enslaved people against their enslavers, often aimed at securing freedom or protesting inhumane conditions.

Cotton Gin

An invention by Eli Whitney in 1793 that revolutionized the cotton industry by efficiently separating cotton fibers from their seeds.

Market Revolution

Describes the rapid expansion of the market economy in the 19th century United States, characterized by increases in industrial production and improvements in transportation.

Slavery Expanded

Refers to the growth and spread of the institution of slavery, particularly in the Americas, during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries as a result of the transatlantic slave trade.