Chapter 6

Question 1

Thirteenth Amendment

Answer 1

One of the three civil war amendments specifically bans slavery in the United States.

Question 2

Black Codes

Answer 2

Laws denying most legal rights to newly freed slaves; passed by southern states following the civil war.

Question 3

Fourteenth Amendment

Answer 3

One of the three civil war amendments; guarantees equal protection and due process of the law to all U.S citizens.

Question 4

Equal Protection clause

Answer 4

Section of the fourteenth amendment that guarantees that all citizens receive “equal protection of the laws”

Question 5

Fifteenth Amendment

Answer 5

One of the three Civil War Amendments; specifically enfranchised newly freed male slaves.

Question 6

Jim Crow laws

Answer 6

Required segregation in public schools and facilities,including railroads,restaurants,and theaters.