Most women and <span>children lacked the opportunities available to adult men.</span>
So the country doesn't kill itself ......
B. a territory that is controlled by an independent government .<span />
Answer: It gave rights to the U.S. citizens.
Explanation:
It declared that ALL people are born in the United States were U.S. citizens and had certain unalienable rights. Without distinction of race or color plus previous condtion of slavery or involuntary service. As in makin contracts, owning land/personal protperty , to sue in court and to enjoy the full protection of federal law.
