Effects Of Civil War Flashcards
1
Q
13th amendment?
A
Slavery banned by congress
If southern states disagreed they would be removed from the union
2
Q
The southern states introduced a series of laws after 1865 that were not equal, e.g. interracial marriage was banned. What were these called?
A
The black codes
3
Q
What was the aim of the 14th Amendment passed in 1868?
A
All people born in the USA are citizens of the USA and the state that they live in. Citizens should have equal rights.
4
Q
What was the aim of the 15th Amendment passes in 1870?
A
It became illegal for voting to be denied based on race.
