Me left of each question. 13 pm
base your answers to questions la
is 1 and 2 on this discussion and on your knowledge of social studies.
speaker a: some slaves were tre
amendment to the constitution. we
amendments to tell us that.
others were freed by an amendment to the constitution. we all know that free men may vote, and we do not need further
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speaker b: if we pass these amendments
. we still do not ensure the rights of the freed people. in states where white
people traditionally have run the government, freed people will find it difficult to exercise their
rights.
speaker c: as a member of the republican party, i want to see these amendments adopted to ensure the
voting strength of our party in the south.
rights with no further governmen
aker d: these amendments must be passed. the passage of these amendments will guarantee equal
no further governmental action required.
2. which speaker describes most clearly the political situation that actually occurred after
7 reconstruction?
(1) speaker a
(2) speaker b
(3) speaker c
(4) speaker d

explain why each choice is wrong and why the answer is correct.