What type of claim does an argument of consequence make?

Which statement best describes the relationship between the fifth and fourteenth amendments?

How would lincoln's assassination change the direction of reconstruction? the radicals used this opportunity to take control of the plans. the south refused to cooperate with any plans after lincoln his death would put an end to all reconstruction plans. lincoln was too weak to carry out his plan and now it could be carried out.

What does the term “escalation” refer to?