Why did congress pass the enforcement acts of 1870 and 1871?

Grant to use military force to protect African Americans. The Enforcement Act was, in fact, three separate laws that Congress passed between 1870 and 1871. These acts were specifically designed to protect African Americans' right to vote, to hold office, to serve on juries, and to receive equal protection of laws

he supported the seperation of church and state. he also promoted religious tolerance.