apr 9, 1866 - Civil Rights Act of 1866
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The Civil Rights Act of 1866 addressed the question of citizenship in the United States. It had granted citizenship to all people born in the United States regardless of race and color. It also allowed African Americans to own property and be treated equally in court. This act is significant because it protected former slaves and granted them more rights in the country, which was another step closer to gaining equality between the races.
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