Evolution of Civil Rights Enforcement
How did the enforcement of civil rights and anti-discrimination laws from the Reconstruction era to the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s reflect evolving societal values concerning race and equal protection?
A
Discrimination persisted despite increasing federal regulations, reflecting a uniform stance on racial hierarchy.
B
The legal framework remained largely unchanged, with states continuing to have significant discretion over civil rights.
C
Federal laws were repealed post-Reconstruction, leading to a return to pre–Civil War practices.
D
There was a shift from legal segregation and discrimination to a more proactive federal intervention to ensure equal rights for all citizens.
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