How did the social context of the mid-19th century influence the creation of the Fourteenth Amendment?

A. Distrust of the federal courts led to the inclusion of the due process clause.

B. Widespread racism in the South led to the inclusion of the equal protection clause.

C. The end of Reconstruction led to the inclusion of the equal protection clause.

D. Southern states' refusal to give up their slaves led to the inclusion of the due process clause.

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Ronnie Knapp

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21 June, 22:14

How did the social context of the mid-19th century influence the creation of the Fourteenth Amendment?

A. Distrust of the federal courts led to the inclusion of the due process clause.

B. Widespread racism in the South led to the inclusion of the equal protection clause.

C. The end of Reconstruction led to the inclusion of the equal protection clause.

D. Southern states' refusal to give up their slaves led to the inclusion of the due process clause.

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Rachel Hood · Answer 1

The correct answer is letter B

Explanation: The fourteenth amendment to the United States Constitution was promulgated, granting US citizenship to the black population of the United States.