Which statement explains why this amendment was adopted?
a. to extend voting rights to emancipate slaves.
b. to protect the civil rights of African Americans
c. to prevent states from seceding from the union
d. to guarantee states rights to make their own laws.

Question

Which statement explains why this amendment was adopted?
a. to extend voting rights to emancipate slaves.
b. to protect the civil rights of African Americans
c. to prevent states from seceding from the union
d. to guarantee states rights to make their own laws.

anonymous · Answer

It sounds to me like they all do. Was the teacher referring to a specific amendment?

anonymous · Answer

yes , im sorry i forgot to write that in there .. is from the Fourteenth Amendment

anonymous · Answer

This is kind of a trick question I think. But I would say it is B. Because it was ensuring that african americans were given equal rights. So I assume civil rights falls into that.

anonymous · Answer

Oh okay! Thankyou so much :D

anonymous · Answer

No problem. Any time. ;)