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Why was it necessary in 1868 to apply the federal Bill of Rights to the states with the 14th Amendment?
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• to establish civil rights for visible minorities
• to prevent states from continuing the practice of slavery
O to give the federal government the power to prevent rebellions
O to establish proper checks and balances between state and federal governments
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Answer: to establish civil rights for visible minorities.
Explanation: After the Civil War many states (through Black Codes and other laws) denied rights to newly freed Black people, and the original Bill of Rights limited only the federal government. The 14th Amendment (1868) made citizenship, due process, and equal protection constraints apply to the states, protecting civil rights.
Explanation: After the Civil War many states (through Black Codes and other laws) denied rights to newly freed Black people, and the original Bill of Rights limited only the federal government. The 14th Amendment (1868) made citizenship, due process, and equal protection constraints apply to the states, protecting civil rights.
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