What does the quote "Every revolution we have causes a counter-revolution" mean?

Who is the party in a civil case against whom a complaint has been brought?

The primary goal of the abolitionist movement was to a) immediately emancipate or free all enslaved people. b) allow the gradual release of enslaved people. c) end the importation of enslaved people from africa. d) make mandatory the education of all enslaved people.

Which statement best summarizes how interpreted in very strict terms government have changed over time