Which of these events spurred Congress to pass the Civil Rights Act in April 1866?

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The eruption of antiblack violence in various parts of the South, such as the Memphis Massacre and the New Orleans Race Riot, convinced Congress that additional legislation was necessary to protect the rights of African Americans. This led to the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which granted citizenship and equal rights to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, regardless of race or color.

Which of These Events Spurred Congress to Pass the Civil