Question

The affix ante- means "before." Based on this knowledge and the meaning of the root belli, when was the Antebellum period in American history?
A. after the Great Depression
B. before the Liberty Bell
C. before the Civil War
D. after World War I

I'll give brainly to whoever answers, just please help me!

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Before the Civil War.

Explanation:

Based on the root word of the affix "ante-", it is easy to say that any word that comes with this word will mean "before" or preceding it. Likewise, the root word "belli" means "war" or "fighting". Therefore, if these two words are put together, then the new word is likely to refer to the period before a war.

Now, the word "Antebellum" is a period in American history that is usually used by the Southern states to refer to the period or time before the Civil War. Therefore, the correct answer is option C.