How did the social context of the mid-19th century influence the creation of the fourteenth amendment?
a. distrust of the federal courts led to the inclusion of the due process clause.
b. widespread racism in the south led to the inclusion of the equal protection clause.
c. the end of reconstruction led to the inclusion of the equal protection clause.
d. southern states' refusal to give up their slaves led to the inclusion of the due process clause.

Read this passage. anita was in her room listening to music as she styled her hair. her mom walked in and asked, “where are you going? ” “to a friend’s party,” anita replied. “i didn’t give you permission to go to a party. you will be staying home tonight,” her mom commanded, and she left the room. anita clenched her teeth, and her eyes watered as she slammed the door behind her mom. based on the details in the passage, the reader can infer that anita most likely will go to the party anyway. will be punished for slamming the door. is keeping a secret from her mom. is angry with her mom.