Asked by Anthony Zuniga on May 22, 2024
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The Civil Rights Act,passed in 1875,stipulated that
A) African Americans could not be denied equal access to public houses and public transportation.
B) businesses which employed more than two dozen workers could not discriminate against African Americans in their hiring practices.
C) publicly funded schools must be equally open to both white and black students.
D) homeowners and landlords could not refuse to sell or rent their property to black citizens.
Civil Rights Act
Legislation passed in the United States (most notably in 1964) to outlaw discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Public Houses
Also known as pubs, these are establishments licensed to sell alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises, often serving as social gathering spots.
- Examine the effects of policies and amendments during the Reconstruction era on the civil liberties and daily existence of African Americans.
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Jenna McCrackenMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The Civil Rights Act of 1875 aimed to protect African Americans from discrimination in public accommodations and transportation. It did not address employment practices, school integration, or housing discrimination directly.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the effects of policies and amendments during the Reconstruction era on the civil liberties and daily existence of African Americans.
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