In 1863, congress instituted conscription laws for the first time in u. s. history. what does the term conscription mean? a- mandatory service in the military b- the emancipation of slaves c- scorched-earth military campaigns d- the taxation of all new immigrants

Montezuma was taken prisoner by the spanish and held captive for months while the spanish ransacked the city of tenochtitlan. what was the fate of montezuma? a he escaped only to be cut down in battle.b he reasoned with the spanish and got them to leave the city.c he died of old age while in the custody of cortes.d he was struck with stones trying to plead for peace with his people and it is reported he died a few days later.