Fair Housing
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act) was a major step forward because it:
AEstablished the FHA insurance program
BMade it illegal to discriminate in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on protected characteristics✓ Correct
CCreated HUD as a new federal agency
DRequired all states to adopt fair housing laws
Explanation
The FHA made it illegal to discriminate in the sale, rental, advertising, and financing of housing based on race, color, religion, national origin, and sex (later expanded to familial status and disability).
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