How did the thirteenth amendment expand the rights of african americans?
a. by establishing separate-but-equal schools
b. by eliminating poll taxes and literacy tests
c. by prohibiting segregation
d. by abolishing slavery

Why were some framers in favor of incorporating the bill of rights? a. because then the bill of rights would cover both state and federal law. b. because then the bill of rights would protect both citizens and non citizens. c. because the the framers would only have to follow the federal laws. d. because the the framers would only have to follow their state's laws

In this journal activity, you will write your own version of history from the modern era. in your responses to the questions below, use your own words and be as clear as possible. you will be graded primarily on the completeness and clarity of your writing. also, make sure to use the terms listed below in your journal entry.

With the california gold rush and the opening of the west came an increased interest in building a transcontinental railroad the first chinese were hired in 1865 at approximately $28 per month to do the very dangerous work of blasting and laying ties over the treacherous terrain of the high sierras in the beginning was slow and conquer the many embankments, the chinese workers used techniques they had learned in china to complete similar tasks. they were lowered by ropes from the top of cliffs in baskets, and while suspended, they chipped away at the granite and planted explosives that were used to blast tunnels1.* 11b this passage reflects workingefforts and conditions of which corporation? a. the transcontinentalrailway line b. the union pacific company c. the central pacific company d. the norfolkwestern company