6B

Question 1

The period after the Civil War was called Reconstruction. The 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments were passed during this time.

What did each (the 13th, 14th, and 15th) amendment do?

Answer 1

13th Amendment: Abolished slavery
14th Amendment:
- Gave anyone born in the US citizenship
- Gave equal rights to all citizens -including due process
15th Amendment: Gave men of color the right to vote