What was the effect of the Civil War Amendments?
a. They reduced the influence of Southern states in all future Constitutional matters.
b. They limited states’ power and laid a foundation for the growth of federal power.
c. They limited federal power and laid a foundation for the growth of state power.
d. They increased the president’s power and limited the powers of Congress.
e. They limited the number of future states.
ANS: B
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