What was the primary purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1866?

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Beckham Johns

8 July, 16:23

What was the primary purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1866?

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Brenna Carney · Answer 1

The Civil Rights Act of 1866 states that all persons born in the United States were now citizens, without regard to race, color, or previous condition--It states that despite race, color, etc., if they were born in the US, they were declared citizens.