From Dred Scott to the Civil Rights Act of 1875
In just 18 years (1857–1875), African-Americans went from enslavement and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling concluding that they were not citizens and were not entitled to the protection of the Federal government (Dred Scott decision), to becoming American citizens with voting rights and access to public transportation, lodging, and other facilities (the Civil Rights Act of 1875). How did this happen?
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