In order to overrule the restrictions of the "Black Codes" passed by the Southern States, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866, along with the 14th Amendment, which: A) establishes birthright U.S. citizenship B) established equal protection under the law C) preserves life, liberty, and property for all citizens D) all of these

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The correct answer is D) all of these. The 14th Amendment was a landmark piece of reconstruction-era legislation designed to protect the rights of formerly enslaved people. It addresses each of the points listed: 1. Citizenship Clause: It grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, establishing birthright citizenship (Option A). 2. Equal Protection Clause: It mandates that no state shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction "the equal protection of the laws" (Option B). 3. Due Process Clause: It prohibits states from depriving any person of "life, liberty, or property, without due process of law" (Option C). Because the 14th Amendment accomplished all three of these goals to counteract the discriminatory 'Black Codes,' the final answer is D.