Congress Attempted to Hamper "Black Codes" by Passing the Civil

question 6

Multiple Choice

Congress attempted to hamper "Black Codes" by passing the Civil Rights Act of ______ that gave Blacks citizenship and full rights,even overcoming a presidential veto to do so.

• A) 1850
• B) 1996
• C) 1776
• D) none of the above

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Taxes on Labor

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Second Earners

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