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Unit 3 – Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Topic 3.1
Which historical context most accurately explains the rationale behind including Fifth Amendment protections in the Bill of Rights?
Abuses experienced under British rule led to safeguards around self-incrimination and double jeopardy.
Interactions with Native Americans influenced the need for due process during land seizures.
Rising crime rates necessitated measures to protect defendants' rights during trials.
The growth of slavery pushed for more protection over individual liberties in court cases.
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