Asked by Rebecca Hasanin on Jun 17, 2024
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The Civil Rights Act of 1875 attempted to
A) protect former slaves from discrimination in public accommodations such as
Hotels and theaters.
B) protect African Americans against disenfranchisement in the voting booth.
C) expand the protections of the Fourteenth Amendment to recent Asian immigrants.
D) protect women against disenfranchisement in the voting booth.
Civil Rights Act
A landmark piece of legislation in the United States that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Discrimination
Unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.
Public Accommodations
Facilities and establishments that provide goods or services to the general public, which are required by law in many jurisdictions to be accessible and non-discriminatory.
- Understand the historical significance and impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1875.
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mohsin shahaniJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The Civil Rights Act of 1875 aimed to protect African Americans from discrimination in public accommodations, including hotels, theaters, and transportation. It was the last major piece of civil rights legislation until the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the historical significance and impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1875.