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Passed by Congress in the face of President Johnson's veto, the Civil Rights Act of 1866:
A) Forced state courts in the South to practice equality by placing them under the watchful eye of the federal judiciary
B) Guaranteed equality of economic opportunity by barring discrimination in employment on the basis of race
C) Was the first attempt by Congress to desegregate educational facilities in the South
D) Guaranteed the right to vote to all adult males with the equivalent of a third-grade education
Civil Rights Act
A landmark piece of federal legislation in the United States that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Federal Judiciary
The system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the federal government of the United States, including the Supreme Court and lower federal courts.
Discrimination
The unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, gender, age, or sexual orientation, leading to inequality and exclusion.
- Examine the legislation passed during Reconstruction aimed at protecting the civil rights of African Americans.
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- Examine the legislation passed during Reconstruction aimed at protecting the civil rights of African Americans.
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