Which legislation was supported by President Grant to combat racial discrimination in public places?

The legislation supported by President Grant to combat racial discrimination in public places was the Civil Rights Act of 1875. This act aimed to ensure that all individuals, regardless of race, had equal access to public accommodations and services. It prohibited segregation in public places such as theaters, hotels, and restaurants, reflecting the broader goals of Reconstruction to provide civil rights and promote social equality for African Americans after the Civil War.

The passage of the act was significant as it was one of the first major federal efforts to mandate civil rights protections, illustrating the federal government's commitment to addressing racial discrimination during Grant's presidency. However, enforcement of the Civil Rights Act of 1875 was difficult, and it was eventually declared unconstitutional in 1883 by the Supreme Court, which undermined its effectiveness.

In comparison, other options like the Civil Rights Act of 1866 focused primarily on citizenship and legal rights rather than provisions specifically against discrimination in public places. The Homestead Act of 1862 primarily dealt with land distribution and agriculture, while the Freedmen's Bureau Act aimed to assist formerly enslaved individuals but did not specifically address discrimination in public accommodations in the way that the 1875 act did.