Why did Congress also submit the Fourteenth Amendment in 1866 confirming citizenship for ex-slaves? A The president could later successfully veto the Civil Rights Act. B The Southern states' legislatures

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Why did Congress also submit the Fourteenth Amendment in 1866 confirming citizenship for ex-slaves?

A The president could later successfully veto the Civil Rights Act.

B The Southern states' legislatures could nullify the Civil Rights Act.

C The Northern states' legislatures would not enforce the voting rights.

D The Supreme Court could not declare an amendment unconstitutional.