The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
Investigate the Reconstruction Amendments and their profound impact on citizenship and civil rights.
Key Questions
- Explain how the 13th Amendment fundamentally altered the institution of slavery.
- Analyze how the 14th Amendment redefined citizenship and guaranteed equal protection under the law.
- Evaluate the extent to which the 15th Amendment expanded voting rights and who was still excluded.
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