It helps to protect the rights of the accused
Back then , the city was shocked by smallpox epidemic. Since smallpox is easily transmitted by contact, overcrowded areas are the perfect breeding spot for smallpox ( they still has not developed small pox vaccine back then)
In Dred Scott v. Sandford (argued 1856 -- decided 1857), the Supreme Court ruled that Americans of African descent, whether free or slave, were not American citizens and could not sue in federal court. The Court also ruled that Congress lacked power to ban slavery in the U.S. territories.
Answer:
B. Blacks and whites were separated.
Explanation:
There were separate seats for blacks and whites before the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and different public facilities. The black people could not go to the same colleges, sport facilities or restaurants whites entered. That was segregation.
