The russians in other words.
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D. Taken from native people who were here.
Mostly, after WWI, Britain promised them their current stretch of land in the Middle East. While Britain did not deliver, this did give them their claims, and their holdings were secured in WWII and further legitimized in the current war on terror.
Reconstruction expanded the rights of african americans by abolishing slavery. they limited the rights because the black codes didn't allow them to own guns or own land. i hope this helped! if i didn't i can explain further.