What did the Civil Rights Act of 1866 seek to do?
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Correct answer: Define citizenship and protect basic civil rights for African Americans
The Civil Rights Act of 1866 declared African Americans to be citizens and protected their basic civil rights. It was passed over President Andrew Johnson's veto.
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