Questions: Which of the following statements is true of the Civil Rights Act of 1871? It grants all citizens the right to make and enforce contracts for employment.

The answer is: It applies only to persons within the jurisdiction of the United States.

This statement is true. The Civil Rights Act of 1871, also known as the Ku Klux Klan Act, was designed to protect the civil rights of individuals within the United States, particularly targeting the actions of groups like the Ku Klux Klan that were infringing on these rights. It applies to persons within the jurisdiction of the United States.

This statement is false. The Civil Rights Act of 1871 does not extend to conduct occurring overseas. It was specifically enacted to address civil rights violations within the United States.

This statement is false. The Civil Rights Act of 1871 does not specifically address employment or the size of employers. It was primarily focused on protecting individuals from civil rights violations, particularly those perpetrated by state actors or private individuals acting in concert with state actors.

This statement is misleading. While the Civil Rights Act of 1871 does protect certain civil rights, the specific right to make and enforce contracts is more directly addressed by the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which is codified in 42 U.S.C. § 1981. The 1871 Act is more focused on providing a remedy for civil rights violations, particularly through the ability to sue state actors who violate constitutional rights.