This image represents a construction project that was completed over 100 year ago. Today, it serves as the primary connection for ocean-going vessels between a major Texas city and the Gulf of Mexico. It also serves an increasing volume of inland barge traffic.
What is being described here?
A) The Colorado River Canal
B) The Trinity River Center
C) The Houston Ship Channel
D) The San Antonio Waterfront

"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.