What was the goal of one of the enforcement acts, passed in 1870-1871?

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Oswaldo

1 December, 10:23

What was the goal of one of the enforcement acts, passed in 1870-1871?

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Eduardo Hardy · Answer 1

The Enforcement Acts were three bills passed by the United States Congress between 1870 and 1871. They were criminal codes which protected African-Americans' right to vote, to hold office, to serve on juries, and receive equal protection of laws.