Understanding the Reconstruction Amendments

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

During the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War, a series of amendments were ratified to address issues related to civil rights, particularly for newly freed African Americans. These amendments included the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments, which aimed to establish legal standards for freedom, citizenship, and voting rights. Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of these amendments?

They abolished slavery and guaranteed voting rights regardless of race.

They provided land to freed slaves and regulated labor relationships.

They established a federal income tax and abolished the electoral college.

They guaranteed the right to public education and healthcare.

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