Question

Why was the Civil Rights Act of 1866 passed?
A.) The South had been destroyed by the war and Congress wanted to help rebuild it
B.) The South was enforcing unfair laws called Black Codes and Congress was trying to make them treat freed slaves fairly
C.) Congress wanted to make sure Southern plantation owners were treated fairly by freed slaves
D.) I have no idea

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is C

Explanation:

It was basically expected, in the wake of the American Civil War, to secure the social liberties of people of African drop conceived in or brought to the United States. This enactment was passed by Congress in 1865 and vetoed by United States President Andrew Johnson.

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Answer 2

Answer:

B*

Explanation:

It was intended to protect the civil rights of persons of African decent born in or brought to the United States.