The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments

The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments were all new, slavery-related amendments which were passed at the end of the civil war. They were passed as a result of the abolition of slavery, and they all led to better treatment of blacks even though they also led to some hate groups as well.Here is a synopsis of all three, known as the Reconstruction Amendments.

13th Amendment:
The 13th amendment to the constitution was the one which completely outlawed slavery and forced labor, except as a result from a crime/punishment. It was passed on January 31, 1865, and was adopted on December 6, 1866.

14th Amendment:
The 14th amendment to the constitution was the one in which all freedmen were guaranteed citizenship and equal protection under the U.S. laws. It also prevented all former Confederate officers from holding office in the country. It was adopted on July 9,1868.

15th Amendment:
The 15th amendment to the constitution was the one in which all men (not yet women) were given the right to vote, regardless of skin color or if they were a slave in the past. It was ratified on February 3, 1870.


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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirteenth_Amendment_to_the_United_States_Constitution
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