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The Enforcement Acts | Teaching American History (OPTIONAL)

Johnathan McCaskill

Here is a summary and some actual language from the Enforcement Acts of 1870 and 1871 (also known as the Civil Rights Acts of 1870 and 1871). This is optional reading material. You do not have to read it for class, but may find it useful background information.

The Enforcement Acts | Teaching American History (OPTIONAL)

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