The author uses sensory techniques in the excerpt to build suspense.
The authors use of sight (lights flickering), scent (greasy odors), and sound (deadbolt locking) to create tension and a sense of dread in the passage.
Answer: A. (All citizens are afforded equal rights and protection)
Explanation: That provision marked the first time that Louisiana citizens were guaranteed equal protection of the laws by their state constitution.
The civil war was fought for the abolishment of slavery, the 13th ammendment states that slavery or involuntary servitude is alloud unless served as punishment for a crime.