1 In paragraph 1, the word stretchers means - А
beds used to carry someone injured
B
small lies
C
items used to stretch clothing
D
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in the 1890s, southern states enacted a new form of black codes, called “jim crow” laws. these laws made it illegal for blacks and whites to share public facilities. this meant that blacks and whites had to use separate schools, hospitals, libraries, restaurants, hotels, bathrooms, and drinking fountains.

explanation:

i have identified the gerund in this sentence by writing it in all capitals.

gerund phrase: writing it in all capitals

gerund use: object of preposition