17. Which of the following aspects of Jane Addams description expresses a major change
in Americans' views of social reforms?
A. The idea that government should preserve wilderness areas in a natural states
B. The idea that government should protects the voting rights of citizens
C. The idea that women could play a major role in reforming society
D. The idea that labor unions were playing a role in the corruption of local governments.

in 1862, president lincoln's emancipation proclamation opened the door for african americans to enlist in the union army. although many had wanted to join the war effort earlier, they were prohibited from enlisting by a federal law dating back to 1792.

explanation:

the answer is b. hope this

i think economic depression and disrupted trade and commerce

education was essential to the former slaves during reconstruction simply because it enabled their integration into the mainstream community.