Why Were Some States Reluctant to Include "Equality Language" in Their

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why were some states reluctant to include "equality language" in their bills of rights and constitutions?

• A) They were afraid the words could be construed to apply to slaves.
• B) Such language could spark slave rebellions in the North.
• C) Women might believe they were equal to men.
• D) Children as young as twelve might believe they could vote.

---

Definitions:

Endorphins

Natural, pain-relieving chemicals produced by the body during stress, exercise, or pain, promoting feelings of well-being and reduce discomfort.

Morphine

A powerful pain-relieving medication derived from opium, used to treat severe pain.

Gate-Control Theory

A theory that suggests pain is not solely a result of physical injury but is also affected by psychological factors; it proposes that pain signals pass through neural "gates" in the spinal cord.

Spinal Cord

A long bundle of neurons that carries messages between the body and the brain and is responsible for very fast, lifesaving reflexes.