By fighting for the patriots, enslaved African Americans: * 6 points
A. planned to escape to Canada
B. wanted to be loyalist
c. hoped they would be freed in return for their military service
D. Risked being sold

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.

How has our understanding of the first sentence of the declaration of independence changed over time?

How can the judiciary balance individual rights with the common good?