When Congress passed the Fourteenth Amendment, it was... a. abiding by the Supreme Court's decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford.
b. appealing the Supreme Court's decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford.
c. ignoring the Supreme Court's decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford.
d. overturning the Supreme Court's decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford.

D

After 13th and 14th amendment passed African Americans had more rights and freedom. later on the 15th amendment (1870) would be passed.

necessary and proper clause. the congress shall have power to all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the united states, or in any department or officer thereof.

lee and grant, both of whom held the highest rank in their respective armies, had known each other slightly during the mexican-american war (1846-48) and began their dialogue by exchanging awkward personal inquiries. characteristically, grant had arrived in his mud-splattered field uniform while lee had turned out in full dress attire, complete with sash and sword.

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