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8. How do you think the Constitution should be interpreted: strictly, so as to protect the rights of the states to decide controversial matters for themselves, or in an elastic manner, so as to be able to address modern problems? Make sure to explain why you believe the Constitution should be interpreted in that way. Avoid addressing and expressing your opinion.

Which is the best conclusion that can be drawn regarding the status of african-americans in the south in the late 1800s? a) african-americans made tremendous political, social, and economic advancements during the reconstruction era. b) passage of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the u. s. constitution guaranteed equal status and rights for all african-americans. c) the reconstruction policies enacted by the federal government were highly effective in african-american citizens transition to life after slavery. d) although african-americans had equal rights under federal law they were still economically, politically, and socially inferior to whites in the south during the reconstruction era.