Civil Rights Act of 1875 (may 7, 1875 – apr 29, 1916)
Description:
The Civil Rights Act of 1875 was a United States federal law enacted during the Reconstruction Era. It guaranteed African Americans equal treatment in public accommodations, public transportation, and prohibited exclusion from jury service.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 7, 1875
apr 29, 1916
~ 41 years