The Supreme Court ruling on the civil rights cases of 1883 opened the door for legal segregation and discrimination in the US. The Court struck down the Civil Rights Act of 1875, which had prohibited racial discrimination in public accommodations, thereby allowing states and private entities to enforce segregationist practices. This decision paved the way for the establishment of Jim Crow laws and widespread discrimination against African Americans.
The Supreme Court ruling on the civil rights cases of 1883
led to the passage of legal protections for African Americans.
led to unfair contracts between tenant farmers and landowners.
opened the door for legal segregation and discrimination in the US.
gave African Americans a legal basis for suing private businesses.
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