The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, also collectively known as the Civil War Amendments were designed to ensure equality for recently emancipated slaves. The 13th Amendment banned slavery and all involuntary servitude, except in the case of punishment for a crime.
The 14th Amendment guaranteed African Americans citizenship rights and promised that the federal government would enforce equal protection of the laws.
The 15th Amendment stated that no one could be denied the right to vote based on race, color or previous condition of servitude.
The <span>name given to the British practice of taking americans sailors from their ships and forcing them to serve in the British army was "impressment," since the British were "pressing" the Americans into service. </span>
In order for a nation to exist, the statement that must be TRUE is the country must be free to exercise sovereignty in handling its own affairs. The correct answer is D.
Answer: It could be "Constitutional rights" or "Civil liberties"
Explanation:
According to cornell.edu, "Constitutional rights are the protections and liberties guaranteed to the people by the U.S. Constitution. Many of these rights are outlined in the Bill of Rights, such as the right to free speech and the right to a speedy and public trial."
But for Civil Liberties, cornell.edu says "Civil liberties are rights guaranteed by the Constitution (primarily from the First Amendment). They have been described as natural rights which are inherent to each person. While they are commonly referred to as "rights," civil liberties actually operate as restraints on how the government can treat its citizens."
It's really what applies more to the subject of "The Civil Rights Movement"
Answer:
No
Explanation:
It was a document read only in England and did not influence the American colonists. it was an agreement between some of the American colonists to follow rules when they established their colony.
