Chapter 2 - Ethics, Fair Housing, Trust Funds Flashcards
Civil Rights Act of 1866
Was intended to provide equal treatment for former slaves. It only applied to race.
It states “all citizens of US have rights to inherit, purchase, lease, sell, hold”
13th Amendment
Abolished slavery, but did not specifically address the rights of former slaves
14th Amendment
Would protect the rights granted in the 1866 act by providing protection in the US Constitution.
Civil Rights Act of 1870
Was made to protect against courts taking away the remedies granted by the 1866 act.
Sherman Antitrust Act
Federal act to protect consumers from businesses that conspired to control prices and/or competition
Sherman Antitrust Act Prohibits
Price Fixing
Market Allocation
Group Boycotting
Tie-In Agreements