The Rights Given to African Americans in the Thirteenth,Fourteenth,and Fifteenth

question 79

Multiple Choice

The rights given to African Americans in the Thirteenth,Fourteenth,and Fifteenth Amendments did not really help African Americans following the Civil War because _______.

• A) the amendments did not apply to all the states
• B) the nation was slow to ratify these amendments
• C) African Americans were not allowed access to courts
• D) the wording of rights in these amendments did not specifically mention African Americans
• E) Congress, the president, and southern state governments made little effort to enforce them

Understand the fundamental principles and distinctions between Act and Rule Utilitarianism.

Assess the ethical implications of utilitarianism in various societal issues, including poverty, law enforcement, and euthanasia.

Analyze the criticism against utilitarianism, including its focus on consequences over intentions or rules.

Evaluate the role of consequentialist ethics in decision making and moral evaluations.

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that activates the body's "fight or flight" response to stress or perceived threats.

Thalamus

A vital structure in the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory information, excluding the sense of smell.

Hypoglycemia

A medical condition where blood glucose levels fall below the normal range, causing symptoms like dizziness, confusion, and weakness.

Cretinism

A condition resulting from the severe deficiency of thyroid hormone in infancy, leading to stunted physical and mental growth.