14th Amendment and the Bill of Rights Extension Quiz
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What was the historical context leading to the adoption of the 14th Amendment?

  • The ratification of the 13th Amendment and persistence of discriminatory practices (correct)
  • The selective incorporation of the Bill of Rights into state law
  • The Emancipation Proclamation and the abolition of slavery
  • The extension of discriminatory practices against African Americans
  • What was the impact of the Supreme Court rulings related to selective incorporation?

  • Favoring discriminatory practices and policies against African Americans
  • Eliminating basic liberties such as freedom of speech and religion
  • Limiting the protection of fundamental rights to federal law only
  • Expanding the scope of fundamental rights and strengthening federalism (correct)
  • What was the aim of the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution?

  • To limit fundamental rights to federal law only
  • To abolish slavery through the Emancipation Proclamation
  • To protect the rights of freed slaves and address citizenship issues (correct)
  • To extend discriminatory practices and policies against African Americans
  • What process allowed for the protection of fundamental rights in all states?

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