During the age of exploration, european explorers wanted to venture across the oceans to asia for silk, gems, and spices. what were the detriments of the land route known as the “silk route”? a) sandstorms, thieves, harsh terrain, and it was controlled by the ottoman turks b) freezing temperatures year round and vicious animals c) tall tales of mystical monsters and strange disappearances d) there was no vehicle to make such a long journey

"neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the united states, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." - the thirteenth amendment to the united states constitution, 1865 which statement describes the effect that the thirteenth amendment had on american society? a) male freedmen were given the right to vote. b) slavery was made illegal in the united states. c) ex-slaves were given united states citizenship. d) southern states were no longer allowed to use convicts as labor.