Which of the following best describes the relationship between lawmakers and the civil rights of enslaved people? A
Lawmakers could modify and revoke the civil rights afforded to enslaved people at will.

B
Lawmakers were forced to expand the civil rights of enslaved people as a result of uprisings.

C
Lawmakers were powerless to improve the civil rights of enslaved people.

D
Lawmakers granted expanded civil rights to the children of enslaved people.