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In the late 1800s, how did the federal government respond to Southern attempts to limit African American voting?

A: The US Army occupied Southern states to protect voting rights.

B: The government failed to enforce laws against discrimination.

C: Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1875 to protect voting rights.

D: The president vetoed legislation that limited African American voting rights.