In 1869,Republicans altered the Court's appellate jurisdiction to prevent Supreme Court review of the constitutionality of legislation related to __________.

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The Reconstruction period in American history followed the Civil War, during which Republicans were in power. In 1869, they passed the Judiciary Act of 1869, which limited the Supreme Court's ability to review cases related to Reconstruction, including cases involving the constitutionality of legislation aimed at rebuilding the South and protecting the rights of freed slaves. This was known as the Court's "appellate jurisdiction," which was altered by the Republicans. Therefore, the most appropriate choice is C, Reconstruction. None of the other options are directly related to this historical event.

In 1869,Republicans Altered the Court's Appellate Jurisdiction to Prevent Supreme