What act did George S. Boutwell sponsor as a U.S. Senator?
The Civil Rights Act of 1875
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Homestead Act
The Morrill Act
Answer
As a U.S. Senator, George S. Boutwell sponsored the Civil Rights Act of 1875. This act was a landmark piece of legislation during the Reconstruction era that aimed to protect the rights of African Americans.
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