The discovery of the mistreatment of freedpeople under the Black Codes at public hearings held by the Joint House and Senate Committee on Reconstruction led to all EXCEPT which of the following?

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The discovery of mistreatment of freedpeople and discriminatory practices under the Black Codes resulted in the passage of civil rights legislation such as the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which recognized all people born in the United States as national citizens (except Native Americans) and gave them legal equality. It also resulted in legislation giving the federal government the power to prosecute states that deprived citizens of their citizenship or equal legal rights. Additionally, the discovery of mistreatment under the Black Codes led to a united Congress that was able to override President Johnson's vetoes, but it did not result in the dismantling of the Freedmen's Bureau. In fact, the failure of the Freedmen's Bureau to protect the rights of freedpeople led to calls for its expansion and strengthening.

The Discovery of the Mistreatment of Freedpeople Under the Black