________ granted all persons the same property rights as white citizens, as well as the right to enter into and enforce contracts.

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The Civil Rights Act of 1866 granted all persons, regardless of race or color, the same property rights as white citizens and the right to enter into and enforce contracts. The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery, the Fourteenth Amendment granted citizenship and equal protection under the law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination, and Executive Order 11246 requires federal contractors to take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in employment.

________ Granted All Persons the Same Property Rights as White