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The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery in the US. It states that "neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States." This amendment formally ended the institution of slavery and granted freedom to enslaved individuals.
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How did the 13th amendment impact participation in minority groups?
The 13th amendment to the US Constitution was passed in December of 1865. It protects all people. The amendment specifically abolishes slavery.
Which amendments are known as slavery amendments?
Amendment 13 abolishes slavery I think 15 let former slaves vote... maybe 14, too
What did Amendment 13 do?
The 13th amendment abolishes slavery.That is the only factual information this question can generate. The rest is personal opinion.AnswerAmendment 13 (Abolition of slavery) let darker colored skin people have freedom to almost what ever they wanted to do or go where every they wanted.
Amendment 13 refers to?
The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolishes slavery and involuntary servitude, except that it does permit involuntary servitude as a punishment for convicted criminals. It does not specifically address involuntary servitude in the form of required government service such as a military draft.
Why did slavery continue after American Revolution?
Slavery has been with us since before recorded history.It is STILL with us. Do not think that because some countries have outlawed it that is is no longer happening.Nor did the 'American revolution' have anything to do with the abolishment of slavery in the US.
Which article abolishes slavery?
An article of the US Constitution did not abolish slavery but an amendment, the 13th, did.
The 13th amendment affect us how?
the 13th amendment abolishes slavery from america
Which amendment abolishes slavery?
The Thirteenth Amendment to the US constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as a criminal punishment. There is a link to an article on the Thirteenth Amendment below.
What does the US Constitution say about racism?
Slavery is not included in the Constitution itself, but it is in the Amendments. The Thirteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolishes slavery.
What amendment in the constitution talks about abolition of slavery?
The 13th Amendment abolishes slavery.
Who was the president during civil war that abolishes slavery?
abraham licoln
