Section 1983 of Title 42 of the U

question 18

Multiple Choice

Section 1983 of Title 42 of the U.S.Code was originally enacted by Congress as a means of enforcing the ____________________ Amendment guarantee of rights to the newly freed slaves.

• A)Fourth
• B)Fifth
• C)Tenth
• D)Fourteenth

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Definitions:

Battle of Antietam

A pivotal Civil War battle fought on September 17, 1862, known for being the bloodiest single-day conflict in American history.

Enslaved People

Individuals who are forcibly taken into slavery and owned or controlled entirely by another person or group.

British Caribbean

Refers to the Caribbean territories that were once part of the British Empire, including islands like Jamaica, Barbados, and the Bahamas, among others.

Spanish Colonies

Territories in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania that were once under the rule of Spain.