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Darina [25.2K]
3 years ago
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13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th amendments short definitions

Social Studies
2 answers:
Luden [163]3 years ago
6 0
13th amendment : Abolition of slavery: Slavery is not allowed in any state or territory under the govenment of the U.S.A. Created in 1865

14th amendment : Civil Rights in the States; All persons born or naturalized in the United States are subject to its laws and cannot be denied any of the rights and priviledges contained in the Constitution. Created in 1868.


15th amendment: Black suffrage: Citizens cannot be denied their right to vote because of their race or color or because they were once slaves. Created in 1870 .

16th amendment : Amendment to the United States Constitution (1913) gave Congress the power to tax income.

17th amendment
Passed in 1913, this amendment to the Constitution calls for the direct election of senators by the voters instead of their election by state legislatures.

18th amendment : Prohibited the manufacture, sale, and distribution of alcoholic beverages . January 16th , 1919
Andre45 [30]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Explanation:

13th - No Slavery

15th - You can vote regardless of Race

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