After the Civil War, Why Did Former Slaves Not Enjoy

question 71

Multiple Choice

After the Civil War, why did former slaves not enjoy the same protection from state governments as they did from the national government?

• A) The Supreme Court justices still embraced the standard of dual citizenship, despite the Fourteenth Amendment.
• B) The Supreme Court justices felt the Civil War had effectively ended slavery.
• C) The Dred Scott decision had ruled that slaves were property.
• D) The Fifth Amendment also applied to the states.

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