Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Impact of the Fourteenth

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the impact of the Fourteenth Amendment?

• A)The Fourteenth Amendment forced state governments to abide by all of the provisions in the Bill of Rights.
• B)The Fourteenth Amendment had no effect on state governments because it was designed to apply only to the federal government.
• C)The Fourteenth Amendment forced state governments to abide by almost every provision in the Bill of Rights,but the process took over 100 years.
• D)The Fourteenth Amendment required states to abide by the First Amendment to the Constitution but not any of the other amendments to the Constitution.

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Definitions:

Forts

Military structures designed for defense, typically fortified buildings or strategic positions used to protect against enemy attacks.

Union Forces

The armies and military units that fought for the Northern states during the American Civil War.

Tennessee

A U.S. state located in the southeastern region, known for its contributions to the genres of country and blues music.

Peninsula Campaign

A major Union operation in 1862 during the American Civil War, aimed at capturing the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia, by moving up the Virginia Peninsula.