Explain how the metaphor in lines 13-16 contributes to the theme of
the poem.

yup! you are correct it is b.

originally he was supposed to be dead but they wanted to continue the series so they brought him back to life.

regarding the law, the 15th amendment was specifically designed thinking in the rights of black free men.

even though ratified on february 3, 1870, the promise of the 15th amendment would not be fully applied for a long time.poll taxes and literacy tests would allow southern states disenfranchise african americans. only in 1965 the voting rights for african americans would be actually able to vote in the south.

in 1965, president johnson signed the voting rights act, which aimed to overcome legal barriers that prevented african americans from voting as it was guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the u.s. constitution.

these civilizations were located around fertile rivers, where they could produce an abundance of crops