Question

exam 8
read lesson 3.8 reconstruction amendments and complete the questions below.
question 1
what is the reconstruction?
a. the period immediately after the civil war from 1865 to 1877
b. the attempt by united states administrations sought to reconstruct society in the former confederate states
c. the attempt to establish and protect the legal rights of the newly freed black population
d. all of these options
question 2
what term matches the definition below:
to legally become a citizen of a country.
a. gerrymandering
b. naturalize
c. abridge
d. amendment
question 3
what term matches the definition below:
manipulating the boundaries of an elections constituency to achieve a desired outcome.
a. reconstruction
b. amendment
c. inequities
d. gerrymandering
question 4
what term matches the definition below:
in a legal or political context, to deprive someone of something, usually a protected right.
a. abridge
b. gerrymandering
c. naturalize
d. amendment

Explanation:

1. For Question 1: Reconstruction refers to the post-Civil War era (1865-1877) where the U.S. worked to rebuild Confederate society and secure rights for freed Black people, so all options are correct.
2. For Question 2: "Naturalize" is the legal process of becoming a citizen of a country.
3. For Question 3: "Gerrymandering" is specifically the manipulation of electoral constituency boundaries for political gain.
4. For Question 4: "Abridge" means to deprive or limit something, often a protected right, in legal/political contexts.

Answer:

1. d. All of these options
2. b. Naturalize
3. d. Gerrymandering
4. a. Abridge