Which act made it illegal for businesses, motels, restaurants, and public transportation providers to deny citizens service based on their race? Select one: a. Civil Rights Act of 1866 b. Civil Rights Act of 1871 c. Civil Rights Act of 1964 d. Civil Rights Act of 1991

Answer:option C=> Civil Rights Act of 1964

Explanation:

The Civil Rights Act that made it illegal for businesses, motels, restaurants, and public transportation providers to deny citizens service based on their race is that of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

For option A, The Civil Rights Act of 1866 was enacted to define citizenship, the Civil Rights Act of 1866 made sure that all slaves are freed.

For option B, theCivil Rights Act of 1871 was enacted to protect African - American people from violence especially from the Klan.

For option D, Civil Rights Act of 1991 was passed/enacted so as to make Amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Civil Rights Act of 1964

Explanation:

Despite Kennedy's assassination in November of 1963, his proposal culminated in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson just a few hours after House approval on July 2, 1964. The act outlawed segregation in businesses such as theaters, restaurants, and hotels. It banned discriminatory practices in employment and ended segregation in public places such as swimming pools, libraries, public schools and public transportation