Which of the following statements accurately characterizes the Civil Rights Act of 1875?
A) It eliminated all discrimination in public places on the basis of race.
B) It was championed by both Republicans and Democrats.
C) It was eventually overturned by the U.S.Supreme Court.
D) Neither house of Congress passed the measure.

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The Civil Rights Act of 1875 was passed by Congress but was later overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1883, ruling that the federal government could not forbid discrimination by private individuals or organizations. The act did not eliminate all discrimination in public places, and it was not championed by both parties.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Characterizes the Civil Rights