What was the purpose of the Enforcement Acts passed during Reconstruction?
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Correct answer: To combat political violence and protect African American voting rights
The Enforcement Acts were designed to protect Black voters and suppress groups such as the Ku Klux Klan. They gave the federal government power to prosecute attacks on civil and political rights.
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