Significance of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments

Very Hard Period 5: 1844–1877 13th, 14th, 15th Amendments

During the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, three significant amendments to the Constitution were ratified: the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments. These amendments aimed to establish and protect the rights of formerly enslaved individuals and to redefine citizenship in the United States.

Which of the following statements correctly identifies the primary legal significance of these amendments and their impact on American society?

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery, while the 14th Amendment guaranteed equal protection under the law only for U.S. citizens, effectively excluding Native Americans.

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery; the 14th Amendment provided birthright citizenship and equal protection under the law; and the 15th Amendment prohibited racial discrimination in voting.

The 14th Amendment enshrined the right to vote for all males over the age of 21, while the 15th Amendment restricted voting rights to property owners.

The 13th Amendment allowed for the continuation of convict leasing, while the 14th Amendment reinforced states' rights over federal jurisdiction concerning civil rights.

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