After the ratification of the 13th amendment to the u. s. constitution, many states of the former confederacy responded by doing what?

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The round cakes represented the moon, with candles adding light. cakes specifically for birthdays (rather than weddings) originated in  15th century  germany. these single layer cakes were especially popular for first birthdays. in the  18th century  children's birthday parties called kinderfesten became popular.hope this vote me brainiest!