The answer is B) but if not then it's C)
Answer:
a) protect the newly freed slaves after the Civil War.
Explanation:
The thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments of the constitution of the United States came into force immediately after the Civil War to protect the former slaves. Equal protection clause of the fourteenth amendment ensured that the state shall not discriminate any citizens and provide equal protection under law. It simply means that all citizens are equal and therefore subject to equal protection.
B) Fell into violence along political and religious lines.
The control of the u.s of most of the north america territory
Its d because a prisoner is in jail so that person cant vote that makes no sense
