As a result of some former Confederate states’ refusal to ratify the Fourteenth Amendment, Congress established military rule in the South.
Congress changed the ratification process.
those states reluctantly rejoined the Union.
the amendment was not ratified for many years.

Santiago said, “a man can be destroyed but not defeated.” in essence he says that a. defeat is likely when you sail alone. b. man can face defeat so it is important to learn from your mistakes and be prepared. c. sharks can always defeat man unless man is well prepared. d. man can be hurt and even destroyed but still have the ability to control how it is viewed.

Read this sentence from "the wife's lament

Which is the falling action of antigone?