The Civil Rights Act (1866) was passed by Congress on 9th April 1866 over the veto of President Andrew Johnson. The act declared that all persons born in the United States were now citizens, without regard to race, color, or previous condition.
Hawaii has an area of 10,931 square miles. Of that area, 6,423 square miles are land-the rest is ocean. 29 people found this useful.
Formed by volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii is made up of more than 100 islands, but is best known for its eight main islands. Of these, only seven are inhabited. Hawaii -- also known as the Big Island -- is not only the largest of the Hawaiian islands, it is also the largest island in the United States. The Big Island is 4,028 square miles and is the third most visited by tourists each year. When visiting the Big Island, you'll want to see the Maunaloa volcanoes, Kau desert, Puna Fern Forest, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kealakekua Bay.